Halton Black Voices is a collective, intended to bring youth, families and individuals together. Our purpose is to create a safe space in the Halton region for all Black people including the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, where we can establish new connections. We aim to build stronger communities by raising awareness, educating, and empowering Black community members of all ages. We also intend to connect with allies for reciprocal educational opportunities, with the intention of creating spaces of mutual understanding and respect.

Our struggle for equity is bound together with the struggles of Indigenous communities of the land where many of our ancestors were transported and enslaved. Indigenous liberation is a prerequisite for Black liberation, so the work of Halton Black Voices will be closely tied to our Indigenous community members in Halton.

Building stronger communities by raising awareness, educating, and empowering Black community members of all ages, and connecting with allies for reciprocal educational opportunities, with the intention of creating spaces of mutual understanding and respect

Halton Black Student Union (HBSU)

• a safe and brave place to talk about issues and problems that Black students face in and out of school
• a space where Black students can get support to deal with how these issues have impacted them

Deep Roots Sports Leadership Program

• In partnership with YMCA Oakville collectively, nurture and develop basketball skills among youth while promoting a strong sense of cultural identity, pride and well-being within the Black community

Healing Projects

• community and environmental projects
• provides vital support and resources to the Black community, fostering a sense of empowerment and resilience through initiatives focused on mental health, joy, and communal healing

Equity Learning Space

• offering engaging educational opportunities that are relevant to our communities
• aims to encourage more interest in higher education for Black and Global Majority citizens
• support initiatives for Black cultural creation in our local communities, with the goal of building beautiful spaces where Black people can thrive

Hours vary, contact for details

Join the collective through website or email for further information