For Black History Month, CBC Kids News asked Toronto teens to name a Black creator they admire. Tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee was one of many names that came up.
When CBC Kids News asked teens in Toronto , Ontario, to name a Black creator kids should know, tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee, right, was one of many names that came up. But with almost 20 million subscribers on his YouTube channel devoted to the latest tech gadgets, the label seems to be working for him.
The U.S. influencer’s name was just one of many that came up when CBC Kids News contributor Matthew Hines asked teens in Toronto, Ontario, to name a Black creator they admire. February is Black History Month. According to the Canadian government, it’s a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians. So, we decided to ask the next generation who they look up to.Inside the unique Africentric school that celebrates Black history all yearMatthew is a Grade 10 student from Toronto, Ontario. He has a passion for photography and filmmaking, and loves to partake in a variety of sports.
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