/morsl/taxonomy/term/346/all en /morsl/article/black-folk-religion <p>Last winter a cohort of students and two MORSL staff members, including myself, participated in a movement chaplaincy course in which we studied the role of black folk religion in the Civil Rights Movement. I found stories about this grass roots, audacious theology first conceived of by enslaved individuals moving and remarkable. A brand new system of belief and spiritual practices, independent of institutions and authorities and formal theological training, helped ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ of people to transcend oppressive circumstances and access hope, meaning, wisdom and profound love.</p> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:14:05 +0000 Candice Wendt 2489 at /morsl /morsl/article/black-history-month-black-muslims-canada <p>Did you know that Black Muslims have a long and diverse history in Canada, dating back hundreds of years? As of 2011, approximately 9% of Canadian Muslims identified as Black. Many of these Black Canadian Muslims live in major cities such as Toronto, Edmonton, and in Ottawa where this community represents 27% of local Muslims. </p> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:29:56 +0000 MORSL 2371 at /morsl /morsl/article/black-history-month-montreals-ethiopian-jewish-community <p>Every February, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month (BHM) festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black citizens, past and present. One way MORSL contributes is to highlight stories throughout the month that feature the experiences of Black people of faith. Today, we are pleased to spotlight a leading light in the Jewish community.</p> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:01:17 +0000 MORSL 2370 at /morsl /morsl/article/black-history-month-island-island <p>Between the slave trade and French and English colonization, our island of Montreal shares many links with the islands of the Caribbean,  <a href="https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/immigration/history-ethnic-cultural/Pages/blacks.aspx">as far back as 1608</a>. Starting in the 1920s, waves of immigration saw more Black people from the Caribbean settling in Canada. First came mostly English-speaking and Protestant immigrants, followed by later waves including  predominantly Catholic Haitians.</p> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:17:09 +0000 MORSL 2367 at /morsl /morsl/article/black-history-month-africville <p>Did you know that <b>Africville</b> was a small community of predominantly Black Canadians located in Halifax, Nova Scotia?</p> <p>Known as one of the first free Black communities in settlements, Africville developed on the southern shore of Bedford Basin and existed from the onset of the 19th century. Towards the end of the 20th century, however, the city neglected the community, failing to provide basic infrastructure and services such as roads, water, and sewerage.</p> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:00:40 +0000 MORSL 2390 at /morsl