TTC BHM Campaigns
Since 2023, AstroSankofa has been working with the Toronto Transit Commission to celebrate Black Artist of the city and to raise awareness of the legacies and histories of Black trailblazers and changemakers of the past and present. Each year the campaign featured a different theme and a different set of artists from the AstroSankofa collective.
2025 - City of Belonging: Celebrating Toronto’s Black Community Builders
Many Black Torontonians have played a pivotal role in building our community and creating a sense of belonging, safety, and unity. They’ve been instrumental in shaping the city as a welcoming and inclusive space for all. The TTC celebrates their contributions and continues to help advance equity and inclusion for the benefit of our riders, employees, and fellow residents.
Black leaders have made significant contributions across politics, education, healthcare, immigrant support, social justice, and public safety - many of which are deeply connected to the TTC’s role as a public transit provider. Every year, we honour some of those who have made exceptional contributions to the city from this community. They were chosen in concert with TTC employees, along with Black community members and leaders
To learn more visit: https://www.ttc.ca/about-the-ttc/Making-TTC-a-Diverse-and-Inclusive-Organization/TTC-celebrating-Black-History-Month-2025
2024 - Building on Legacies: Celebrating Black Excellence in Toronto
“The TTC is proud to celebrate and honour the incredible contributions Black Torontonians have made to our community,” said TTC CEO Rick Leary. “Our transit system plays a vital role in connecting communities, and through this initiative, we are celebrating the diversity and excellence that exists in Toronto. We encourage everyone to experience these inspiring art installations and learn more about the significant contributions Black Canadians have made to our city.”
To learn more visit: https://www.ttc.ca/about-the-ttc/Making-TTC-a-Diverse-and-Inclusive-Organization/TTC-celebrating-Black-History-Month-2024
2023 - MOVING LEGACIES: Celebrating Black innovation and resistance in Toronto
TTC will be spotlighting the work of eight local Black artists across the system under the theme “Moving legacies: Celebrating Black innovation and resistance in Ontario. The art features key Black figures, who have played an important role in Ontario politics, education, infrastructure and industry over the years.
The artists were selected in partnership with Astrosankofa Arts Initiatives, and their work will be prominently displayed on wrapped buses, as murals on streetcars and buses, as posters in stations, and across TTC social media channels. For the first time, the TTC will also be wrapping a Wheel-Trans vehicle to recognize the month.
To learn more visit: https://www.ttc.ca/about-the-ttc/Making-TTC-a-Diverse-and-Inclusive-Organization/TTC-celebrating-Black-History-Month
