In this episode, Bronwen and Bee speak to University of Windsor researcher Willow Key about her work rediscovering the history of the McDougall Street Corridor. We wanted to learn about their research methodology and the personal impact on the community.

The McDougall Street Corridor project was conducted using the Anti-Black Racism Student Leadership Experience Grant with the University of Windsor and in partnership with the Essex County Black Historical Research Society.

If this is your first time hearing about this amazing piece of Windsor history, please read up on the topic here https://www.mcdougallcorridor.ca/.

“Windsor, like most major cities across Canada during the twentieth century, was home to a dynamic Black community in the metropolitan core. Situated east of the Downtown commercial district, the McDougall Street Corridor was a mostly self-sufficient African Canadian community bound loosely by Riverside Drive East, Goyeau Street, Giles Street East, and Howard Avenue.” You can even take a self-guided tour and experience this history firsthand. Pro-tip: Allow between 2.5-3 hours to complete the walking tour in one visit.

Thisweekend, as part of the Jane's Walk Festival, you can participate in a tour led by Willow herself, highlighting the rich history of the McDougall Street Corridor. This walking tour is available Friday, May 5, 2023 from 5-6pm.

https://www.windsorjaneswalk.ca/full-schedule

Recovering the Stories of Windsor's McDougall Street Corridor Walking Tour is an immersive experience meant to bring home the realities of this rich history and show just how much has changed in a short period.

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