afua cooper
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Distinguished Professor, UTSC: Black History and Feminist Epistemologies, Tyrrell Historical Medal winner, PI: Black People's History of Canada, Poet, Author.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joined June 2011
This Summer Solstice, 21 June 2025 marks the 291st anniversary of the passing of enslaved Black woman, Marie Joseph Angelique who was hanged in Montreal (in 1734) for allegedly burning down that city. Warrior woman, rest in power! Buy my book about her story-available near you.
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RT @ForestofReading: 2025 Yellow Cedar honour books: The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey by Chad Soon & George Chi….
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RT @CanCaribInst: Reparatory Justice in the International System: Panel Discussion @UWImona @UofT @CARICOMorg @Cana….
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Becoming a recipient of the Order of Nova Scotia. O.N.S. Watch it on Facebook:
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RT @HaalaBeeba: Seeing my film on the big screen Saturday evening was very special. Thanks to all of you who attended. Those of you who wan….
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Happy to announce that on Weds. February 19th I was invested into the Order of Nova Scotia, the highest honour in the province, for my longstanding work as a scholar, author & community mobilizer. I'd like to thank Lt-Governor, Mike Savage, as well as my family and supporters.
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RT @AmiraElghawaby: As we prepare to say goodbye to Black History Month, a reminder that we should be learning and championing the diverse….
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Happy to have attended the launch of the Angelique stamp recently in Montreal. As a historian and an author, I've worked for decades to bring her story to light. @canadapostcorp consulted with me as part of the process. Viva Angelique! #History #milestone #hangingofangelique
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Happy to be part of the team that won the SSHRC Impact Award 2024 for collaborative and international Research. With PI Marcia Ostashewski of CBU. @SSHRC_CRSH
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Thanks to everyone who came out last night to the film screening of, "Angelique." We had a great time & great discussion. Thanks to @hfxpublib and to Sydney of @kingsbookstore . #books.#literature .#blacklit .#history #authors
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See you tomorrow 6.30pm at the Halifax Central Library for the screening of my film, "Angelique." @hfxpublib.
Mark your calendars! Be there this Dec. 17th at 6.30pm with @hfxpublib #Angelique #Books #Literature
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Mark your calendars! Be there this Dec. 17th at 6.30pm with @hfxpublib #Angelique #Books #Literature
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Today marks the 107th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion and I'm honoured to see @nseducation using my work. #history #blackhistory #halifaxexplosion.
Today is the 107th Anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. Students and teachers in grade 5-7 classrooms in Nova Scotia will be able to navigate conversations about the Halifax Explosion with the help of a new teaching guide.
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RT @nseducation: The guide accompanies "The Halifax Explosion" a powerful poem by Halifax’s seventh poet laureate Dr. @afuacooper with movi….
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RT @HaalaBeeba: The list is out! My TOP BOOK PICKS of this Season. Great for your #readinglist or #classroom . With @Trevornoah @callmemrmo….
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