# Event Details - **Event Name**: Being Black on King - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Explore Black history on King Street East, from Canada’s first excavated Underground Railroad site to a landmark soul food restaurant.About this EventWalk along King Street East to explore the city’s Black history through the lives of freedom seekers, entrepreneurs, and activists who risked everything to ensure freedom. Visit the former home of Lucie and Thornton Blackburn, who escaped slavery in the U.S. and later founded Toronto’s first taxi company, and learn about the Underground Railroad Restaurant, one of the city’s first soul food restaurants and a gathering place for Toronto’s Black community.About the Tour LeaderFaith Peter is a museum and cultural programming professional specializing in public programming, historical interpretation, and audience engagement. She holds a Master of Museum Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Toronto, as well as a postgraduate certificate in Museum and Cultural Management from Centennial College. Her interest in history began with a curiosity about whose stories are remembered, evolving into a commitment to advancing inclusive, place-based approaches to heritage. Faith has worked across a range of cultural and heritage organizations in Toronto, including the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, the Ontario Historical Society, Galeries Ontario/Ontario Galleries, the City of Hamilton Civic Museums, and the Ontario Museum Association. As an African immigrant, Faith is particularly drawn to the histories of Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods and the ways immigration has shaped the city’s cultural landscape. Her passion centers on underrepresented narratives, with a focus on Black histories and community-driven placemaking. She is committed to accessible, collaborative approaches to public history that reflect lived experience, foster belonging, and deepen connections between people and placeStart Point: Inglenook Community School (19 Sackville Street)Our staff and volunteers will be at the tour's starting location 30 minutes prior to each tour. Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the tour to allow time for check-in. Feel free to call us at (647) 542-3450 if you are having trouble finding the start location.End Point: Dream Office REIT (50/30 Adelaide Street East)Length of Tour: Approximately 90 minutesDistance and Terrain: The route is approximately 1.5 kilometres and fully takes place on city sidewalks and is relatively flat.Ticket Price and Registration: This tour is provided for $8.00/person. The total cost is $10.05 (includes a $2.05 transaction fee). Please note that space is limited on our tours. You may not be able to join a tour group if you have not registered ahead of time. Cash cannot be accepted onsite.This tour uses individual audio headsets. All registered participants will be provided with an individual headset that will allow you to hear the tour guide throughout the tour. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e0c67fe0-68c4-11f1-ba52-bfd8536ace95-rimg-w1200-h300-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/being-black-on-king/100001988915788664 - **Event Categories**: business, it, art, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Inglenook Community School - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 11.04, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Inglenook Community School - **lat**: 43.6539666 - **long**: -79.3593827 - **full address**: Inglenook Community School, 19 Sackville Street, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Being Black on King - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/76a6088e71736652409e2190f3d1931a080001606ee2fc1f5843292159209c83-rimg-w1200-h800-dc31312d-gmir.jpg?v=1778774481 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Being Black on King being held? - **A:** Being Black on King takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at Inglenook Community School, 19 Sackville Street, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Being Black on King? - **A:** Being Black on King is organized by Heritage Toronto. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Being Black on King is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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