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In our time : [an introductory learning guide] / written by Robert Ffrench ; illustrated by Henry V. Bishop.

by Ffrench, Robert, 1959-

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Black Star Books, 1995.

Blacks -- Canada -- History -- Juvenile literature.

Blacks -- Canada -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Black Canadians -- History -- Juvenile literature.

Black Canadians -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

African Canadian achievement ; bk. 2

94 p. : ill. (b&w) ; 28 cm.

Companion volume: Out of the past, into the future.

Includes bibliographical references.

Africa -- The Fight Against Slavery -- Birchtown, Nova Scotia -- Amherstburg, Ontario -- The Elgin Settlement (Buxton), Ontario -- Saint John, New Brunswick -- Oro, Ontario -- Amber Valley, Ontario -- Saltspring Island, British Columbia -- Africville, Nova Scotia -- The Evolution of African Music in North America -- Howard McCurdy -- Lincoln Alexander -- Emery Barnes -- Rosemary Brown -- Willie O'Ree -- Charmaine Crooks -- Beverly Mascoll -- Lou Gannon -- Calvin Ruck -- Glenda Simms -- Daurene Lewis -- Joan Jones -- Oliver Jones -- Almeta Speaks -- Jackie Richardson -- I Can Make A Difference (Tineka O'Brien) -Poem

Through interviews and learning activities, gives information on the contributions of Black Canadians, including: Lincoln Alexander, the first African Canadian elected to the House of Commons; Charmaine Crooks, athlete and Olympic silver medallist; Emery Barnes, Speaker of the B.C. Legislature and former professional athlete; Willie O'Ree, the first Black player in the National Hockey League; Glenda Simms, President of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women.

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