Black history month

 

A group of local Black youth are reviving their history and want Windsor to know all about their ancestors’ struggles in their an upcoming play.

Forty-two young people from Black Kids in Action and the Youth Connection group are preparing for a play called, It’s Us, a performance which celebrates their history and culture.

Micheal Lyinoluwa, a 12-year-old who sings, dances and acts in this play, said he is excited about their performance and wants to learn more about their culture. He is in the choir.

“I’m really interested in the arts, I am terrible at culture, So I joined it to actually learn about it and do what I love most,” said Lyinoluwa. “My parents are so happy because I can know about my culture.”

Oluwatosin Akinbinu, is one of the group’s co-founder. She said they only had two young people when they announced auditions for this play.

“Our mission is to bring honour, strength and energy into a rich culture heritage by practice of this children,” said Akinbinu.

Akinbinu also said the funds or proceeds received from this play will go towards the upkeep of the group and the young people.

“What we’re doing with this group is to make sure that every Black child, irrespective of racial, ethnic group, or cultural heritage, has an opportunity to strive in pursuit of an excellent performance, dance, drama and dialogue,” said Akinbinu. “So, that’s always our goal for Black history for the Black Kids in Action,” said Akinbinu.
They are organizing a number of other events and practicing with the participating children in the play.

It’s Us will be presented at the Capitol Theatre in Windsor on Feb. 26. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available to purchase on Eventbrite.