Our objective is to acquire a thriving community space where Black culture is celebrated, creativity is ignited, and connections spark transformative personal and professional growth — a place where every exchange enriches, empowers, and inspires a brighter future for all.
OUR VISION
Black Jewel honors the past, celebrates the present, and ignites the future of Black culture.
OUR MISSION
Black Jewel
We envision a space that transcends the traditional boundaries of a cultural center. A gathering space is dedicated to community engagement for local members of the Black community. Durham region is rich in diversity and culture, and we are proud to contribute to its vibrancy. It will stand as a beacon of heritage and culture.
Welcome to Black Jewel Community: Arts and Culture
About Us
Black Jewel is black led and black serving nonprofit organization.
Embracing our culture is a source of strength, resilience. and empowerment for individuals and our community at large. Gaining a deeper understanding of our heritage and culture shapes our cultural identity and enables us to challenge stereotypes, misconceptions and racism. We must advocate for spaces that stimulates our sense of belonging and pride within the Black Community.
We invite you to journey with us as we establish Black Jewel Community Arts and Culture.. We envision a space that transcends the traditional boundaries of a cultural center. A gathering space is dedicated to community engagement that will stand as a beacon of Black culture and heritage.
Building Up Our Community
Building a strong community starts with a shared vision, open communication, and inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued. It thrives on trust, participation, and leadership, encouraging members to connect, support one another and take an active role in shaping their environment.
Black and Gold Affair
🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary and Afiyu Enterprise and Black Jewel Foundation's fundraising event. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there!
Join Afiyu Enterprise and Black Jewel Foundation for our upcoming fundraising dinner dance. Black and Gold Affair: An Evening of Black Excellence, will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
This elegant evening will celebrate Black Excellence in our culture and community while raising vital funds to support ourcommunity programs.
Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable. Every ticket sold for this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission.
The Power of Seven in Community
According to the 2016 Census, more than 51,000 Black residents call Durham Region home—one of the largest Black communities in the Greater Toronto Area.
Culture is our bridge from the past to the present. It connects us, sustains us, and strengthens the shared values crucial to our resilience and empowerment . We believe that culture and community are at the heart of transformation. Guided by this vision, we are committed to creating safe, vibrant spaces for healing, celebration, education, and growth.
Through the Power of Seven we are raising vital support for workshops, events, and creative programs that will nourish, strengthen, and empower the Black community in Durham and beyond. Together, we can ensure that the legacy of our culture continues to inspire generations—past, present, and future.
🌟 This is the Power of Seven. 🌟
Black Jewel Community Membership Plan
Our mission is to grow our community into a vibrant resilient supportive network where everyone can thrive. Get involved—let’s build a stronger, more connected community together.
Your Community Membership includes discounted access to engaging workshops designed to inspire and empower.
$25
The Book Club Membership
The Black Jewel Collection is a library of Afrocentric books curated for early readers It's designed to promote access to stories that reflect cultural identity and an array of cultural experiences, values and heritage.
$40
Community Membership
Your Community Membership includes access to engaging workshops designed to inspire and empower.
Engage with us as we nurture and strengthen black culture in our community. Our community workshops are included with our membership fee. Visit our Community Events Page regularly for local events cultural shows, art exhibitions, updates on our Community workshops and more.
Connect with Us Today!
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Whether you have ideas to share, questions to ask, or want to get involved, we want to hear from you! Reach out to us at info@blackjewel.ca and let's start a conversation about how we can collaborate to make a meaningful impact.
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