• Black: represents the melanated skin colour of Africans or people of African descent.

  • Red: symbolizes the excruciating bloodshed people of colour underwent during the battle against slavery, racism, and colonialism.

  • Yellow: represents optimism, justice, and equality for all people.

  • Green: symbolizes Africa's rich greenery and other God-given natural resources.

CELEBRATING
BLACK HISTORY!

The theme for 2026 is
"30 years of Black History Month:
Honouring Black Brilliance
Across Generations
From Nation Builders
to Tomorrow's Visionaries"

Heritage Community Church
Collingwood's Designated
Historic Site of
Cultural Significance

continues to honour the original
Black Families & Settlements
of Simcoe & Grey Counties
and supporting their
Direct Descendants