THE HALIFAX EUREKAS WERE PLAYING HOCKEY WHILE HISTORY WAS LOOKING THE OTHER WAY

I have a particular irritation with history that conveniently forgets people.

So naturally, the Halifax Eurekas have my attention.

In 1895, Black men in Nova Scotia weren't waiting around for somebody to invite them onto the ice. The Halifax Eurekas became one of the founding teams of the Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes, created during an era when racism routinely excluded Black players from other organized hockey leagues.

And they weren't simply skating around having a lovely Canadian afternoon.

They competed. They drew crowds. They became champions.

There is considerably more to this story—including what players within this remarkable league contributed to the development of hockey itself—but I'm keeping some things tucked inside my handbag. The Eurekas will return in Prelude to the Crescendo — Volume II, where I'm digging into overlooked Black contributions to sports.

AND THEN I PUT IT ON A JERSEY

Because apparently writing about history is no longer enough for me.

The Halifax Eurekas inspired the first heritage piece from Sable & Saint, my new house label. I created the hockey jersey as a wearable nod to the Eurekas and the league they helped establish.

Sable & Saint will take selected pieces of Black history and culture beyond the page and into clothing—without turning history into a costume.

I like my Black history researched, remembered and, occasionally, exceptionally well dressed.

Welcome to Sable & Saint.

History, properly dressed.