What began as a grassroots movement led by the Aurora Black Community Association resulted in the Town of Aurora officially declaring February as Black History Month in September 2020.
Together Into Black History Month 2026
Welcome to our Events page! Here, you’ll find what’s happening with the Aurora Black Community Association (ABC) year-round through our Black History 365 programming. Our events celebrate culture, create space for learning, and strengthen community beyond a single month.
Flag Raising CelebrationFri, Jan 30Aurora
Newmarket-Aurora Black History GalaSat, Feb 07Aurora
Events
Sponsor Our Black History 365 Programs
These amounts represent suggested sponsorship minimums. Additional or multiple sponsorships are welcome and help expand program impact.
I Can Swim
Year-round swimming lessons that build safety, confidence, and access.
$500 - 1000
Diversity on The Ice
Breaking barriers and building skills to foster inclusion on the ice.
$600
PowerForward Grant
Uplifting Young Entrepreneurs and Advancing Economic Empowerment
$1000 - 2000
Our work is rooted in collaboration and partnership, because we believe lasting change happens when we work together. We’re proud to collaborate with partners such as the Town of Aurora, Aurora Public Library, YRP, York Region District School Board, Aurora Film Circuit, York Region Food Network, Aurora Sports Hall of Fame, and many others—and we’re always open to new partnerships that align with our mission.
Explore upcoming events, see what we’ve been building, and find ways to get involved, volunteer, or collaborate as we continue this work 365 days a year.