Black History

Capitalize the letter B when writing about Black people, communities, and cultures. 

Questions to ask when evaluating Black history sources:

• Is the resource centered around Black voices?
• Does the resource honour the agency of the the subjects?
• What type of document is it?
• Who produced it?
• When was it produced?
• Where was it produced?
• Why was this document produced?
• How is this document reflective of the attitudes and beliefs about slavery in that geographical area at that time?

Questions to ask when evaluating primary sources (retrieved from: Black History in Canada Education Guide):

• What may be missing from the primary accounts?
• What information could be missing from primary sources that could limit learning about a person or an event?
• What issues can arise when using primary sources in historical research?
• What can be some disadvantages to using primary sources in historical research?

For more information on source evaluation visit the library guides page.