About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to make Afrocentric reading and learning materials more accessible to Black communities across the Greater Toronto Area.
Our Vision
Our vision is to ensure that every person of the African Diaspora has access to cultural education through the Blackstone Foundation Library.
Our Philosophy
We have come to the undeniable truth that knowledge is power. In the Black community, knowledge of self is the source of that power; THIS IS THE HEART BEHIND BLACKSTONE. – F.C
Our Programs
Black Book Box
Our Black Book donation boxes where you can donate new or pre-loved books that are for, by or about people of the African Diaspora. Click here to find a black Book Box location
The Blackstone Library
Our flagship; a unique library experience that offers a safe space for cultural learning and reading.
Do The Knowledge Online
Our Peer Mentor-driven program offering safe spaces that encourage self-awareness, self-expression and self-knowledge.
Seeds of Wisdom
Our Afrocentric Literacy, Culture and Wellness workshop series for children ages 6 to 12 years.
VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Volunteers play a very integral part in how we enable safe spaces
for knowledge-seekers.
for knowledge-seekers.