FEBRUARY 1 · WEAR BLACK
Open Black History Month united.
Wear black and your Black Ribbon on February 1 as a visible symbol of unity and strength in the fight against racism and intolerance.
Wear Black
Wear black and your Black Ribbon at home, work, school or in your community.
Say Why
Tell someone the ribbon represents unity and strength against racism and intolerance.
Invite Others
Share the campaign and invite family, coworkers, classmates and community groups to join.
FAMILIES
Stand together.
Wear black together and take a family photo that carries the message.
SCHOOLS
Make it visible.
Plan a Black Ribbon Day, classroom discussion or school-wide pledge activity.
WORKPLACES
Take a stand at work.
Invite staff to wear black and display the campaign message respectfully.
COMMUNITIES
Organize locally.
Use a chapter, event or pledge drive to bring people together around the message.
LIVE NATIONAL PARTICIPATION
6 Canadian pledges so far.
3 communities across 1 provinces and territories are represented.