Welcome to Blackhurst Cultural Centre
Blackhurst Cultural Centre, The People’s Residence is a nonprofit hub offering experiences that celebrate the rich culture of African and Caribbean Canadians.
About Us
Legacy Lives Here
Blackhurst Cultural Centre (BCC) (formerly known as A Different Booklist Cultural Centre) became a beloved Toronto icon when the community rallied to relocate the Centre to an expanded space in 2017. Beyond being a destination, BCC fosters youth leadership, preserves neighborhood history, promotes well-being, and drives innovation.
Experience
Our Programs & Events
Through arts, education, and cultural programs, Blackhurst Cultural Centre celebrates heritage and empowers youth. Together, we can power the future.
DISCOVERY & Learning
Expanding horizons, strengthening expertise
EMPOWERMENT & Solutions
Shaping the future with technical excellence
WELLNESS & Health
Promoting mental, spiritual, physical health and well-being
CONNECTION & Community
Creating new connections and sharing cultural experiences
Support Us
We’re stronger together
We are community centred and people powered. With your ongoing support, BCC continues to deliver its cultural programming to Canadians and individuals across the globe.
Testimonials
What’s the word
Don’t take our word for it, hear what others are saying
Blackhurst is where I want to bring my son to find his knowledge of self. The People’s Residence is an important physical building, but also an important representation of our culture and community. I support the evolution of ADBCC – a Toronto institution.
Jamar McNeil
Radio co-host | Broadcaster | DJ
The People’s Residence is like my second home. It’s an important part of our community, celebrating and representing books, music, and culture.
It is also a great space to network, meet people and exchange ideas.
DJ Power
Award Winning DJ & Producer
I support Blackhurst Cultural Centre for being a one-of-a-kind community centre, that does an amazing job in representing and honouring the rich culture of Canadians of Caribbean and African descent through amazing programs such as “Shakers: Shake Up Your Life”
Molly Johnson
Juno Award Winning Singer-Songwriter
I am a huge supporter of all the initiatives and events at Blackhurst Cultural Centre.
I have attended and been part of many educational and moving events at the centre and I consider it to be a very important part of the community. I cannot imagine a Toronto without Blackhurst Cultural Centre formerly ADBCC.
Eddie Bullen
Juno Award Winning Musician
News
Get The 411
Check out the latest news, stories, and updates that matter to our community.
Spoken Word Fridays at Blackhurst Cultural Centre – Winter 2025
Friday, January 31, 2025 | Doors Open at 6 PM777 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON M5S …
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Our Impact, Your Support
Strength in Numbers
See how your support translates into real change through our community initiatives and outreach.
