Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office events

The John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design hosts a public lecture by architect and academic Germane Barnes on expanding representation through community-oriented design. This event is part of the Daniels Faculty’s Winter 2024 Public Program. Registration required. 

Do you know the name of the first Black player in the National Hockey League? Or how many Grammys The Weeknd has? Come flex your knowledge in Black Canadian history at the Black History Month Trivia Contest, organized by KPE’s Office of the Registrar and Student Services! The winner of the contest will receive a […]

The Welcome Ceremony marks the beginning of Black History Month at UTM held by the UTM Students’ Union, Black@UTM at the Office of the Vice-President and Principal, and the UTM Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office (UTM EDI Office). Join on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the Kaneff Rotunda. This event brings all Black-identifying staff, […]

This 5-week program seeks to empower students from equity-seeking groups and the BIPOC community with the ability to navigate barriers and understand their personal finances within current socio-economic structures. The series will also give students the opportunity to ask questions and demand change for greater access and equal opportunity to financial literacy knowledge. Have you ever […]

In celebration of Black History Month, join U of T Alumni for a compelling conversation on a career transition from U.S. law and venture capital to purpose-driven, community-focused entrepreneurship in Canada. You’ll learn about U of T alum Derrick Raphael and his startup, ICON Talent Partners, who champion BIPOC empowerment in the workplace and beyond. […]

Join the Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office (ARCDO) and Hart House for a film screening and discussion centered on Black women in leadership navigating institutional spaces. Navigating the realities of anti-Black racism within varying intersectionalities calls for Black leaders to engage a level of hope, determination and strength within their professional journeys. Let us come […]

Join the University of St. Michael’s College for the launch of “Cross-Border Cosmopolitans: The Making of a Pan-African North America” by Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey (Nii Laryea Osabu I, Atrékor Wé Oblahii kè Oblayéé Mantsè). Assistant Professor and specialist in post-Reconstruction U.S. and African Diaspora history at McGill University, Dr. Adjetey is the back-to-back recipient […]

Join the Black Histories Edit-a-thon for a series of free, online events throughout Black History Month! No experience necessary! You can learn the basics or get a refresher on editing Wikipedia and Wikidata, then edit alongside others who are passionate about improving digital coverage of Black histories and experiences. You can also join the event […]

This virtual roundtable discussion on zoom will bring together historians and journalists to discuss the relationality of the practice of history and importance of the news in this age of misinformation. Black journalists and historians have historically and continue to report stories outside of the mainstream news and curriculum. Mary Ann Shadd, Ida B.Wells , Una Marson, and Carrie […]

Open to the public EVENT'S START DATE Saturday, February 10, 2024 - 6:30 pm EVENT'S END DATE Saturday, February 10, 2024 - 10:30 pm Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport Kimel Family Field House Line up for the 3 pointer! Drop the puck! And meet you at the 50 yard line! THE GLOVES ARE OFF […]

Join students from the Faculty of Music and the Toronto School of Theology as they take the audience on a musical journey with performances of African-American spirituals as well as traditional and contemporary gospel music pieces, accompanied by a dynamic gospel rhythm section. Special guest appearances include the University of Toronto Chamber Choir and JUNO-nominated […]

This 5-week program seeks to empower students from equity-seeking groups and the BIPOC community with the ability to navigate barriers and understand their personal finances within current socio-economic structures. The series will also give students the opportunity to ask questions and demand change for greater access and equal opportunity to financial literacy knowledge. Have you ever […]