Old Ghosts and the Myth of Two Solitudes

From: Fear of a Black Nation

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This chapter explores the history of the Black diaspora in Montreal leading up to the 1960s. The authors discuss the dominant race narratives and dynamics in Canada in the 19th and 20th centuries. Various social movements are discussed; including the Civil Rights Movement and it’s impact on the socio-economic and socio-cultural context of the region.