The Harlem Nocturne

Sassy and struttin', that joint was jumpin'!

2 minutes 11 seconds

By Teeanna Munro

Teeanna is a writer and a poet, currently studying creative writing at Capilano University.  She has a great interest in her family history.

My Mother

A beautiful tribute to a great mother.
2 minutes 39 seconds

By Thelma Gibson Towns

Thelma grew up in Vancouver’s Strathcona neighbourhood to become an accomplished artist; she is a musician, singer, dancer, and actress.  She and her brothers performed in Vancouver’s first live television show Bamboula.   She has won awards for her contributions to the black community and achievements in the performing arts. 

Childhood Days

Memories of Prior Street in the 1940's.
2 minutes 31 seconds

By Joyce Berry

Joyce was born in Vancouver and during the 1940's she was a resident of Prior street until age 7.  She is a mother of 9, a grandmother of 14, and a great grandmother of 4.