Racial equality cannot be achieved, argues Mensah, as long as historical and contemporary inequalities remain obscured. Using a multidisciplinary perspective-drawn from sociology, geography, economics, political economy, cultural studies and philosophy-this book examines the history, experiences and social conditions of Black Canadians and reveals the persistence of structural racism in many spheres of life, particularly in employment housing , education, and sports. This book is an authoritative reference for teachers, students and others who wish to know more about the Black diaspora in Canada. It ventures beyond established orthodoxies and simplistic solutions and offers a pointed and provocative analysis from the standpoint of Black people.

Among other enhancements, the Second Edition of Black Canadians expands the regional coverage of Black history, updates all the statistics with the 2006 census data, and adds important material on multiculturalism and employment.