To celebrate Black History Month, CBC Ottawa is featuring three young poets from across Ottawa who are sparking change through spoken word poetry. Each original piece reflects and celebrates Black history while shining a light on the future of Black individuals and their legacy. "I grew up experiencing many challenges and found my voice and my confidence through spoken word poetry." With Jamaican and Ugandan descent, Basudde ( @MayaSpoken ) says she pulls inspiration for her spoken word from her own perspectives and research. For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of.

Source: CBC News February 24, 2021 17:31 UTC