Homicide-related death has a devastating impact on the mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing of family members, friends, and communities who must face the daunting challenge of learning to cope with the murder of a loved one. Experiencing the death of a loved one leaves survivors with invisible “wounds”, injuries not often visible and comprehensible to the […]

Join the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education as they welcome Valerie Jerome in a discussion about her new book, Races: The Trials & Triumphs of Canada’s Fastest Family. The Jerome family’s impressive list of athletic accomplishments should be a source of national pride. Valerie’s grandfather, John “Army” Howard, became Canada’s first Black Olympian in […]

Join Accessibility Services and Career Exploration & Education to commemorate Black History Month. Date: February 29th, 3:00-4:00 pm Location: 455 Spadina Avenue, floor 4, and livestreamed on Microsoft Teams Our esteemed panelists, accomplished Black professionals with disabilities, will share their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs in the workplace. In-person attendees can engage directly with our […]

In honour of Black History Month, the Transitional Year Programme (TYP) invites the community to engage with local artists/ educators on the topic of Artivism through music. Learn about the intersection of Hip-Hop & Black History and how expressions of Art can empower self, voice and bring about social change. In the spirit of solidarity […]

Join the Dalla Lana School of Public Health for their second annual Black Health Leaders Awards Ceremony, in honour of outstanding Black leaders in public health and health systems in the Greater Toronto Area. The intention of the Black Health Leaders Awards Ceremony is to amplify and celebrate exceptional leadership and impact, while inspiring future leaders. […]

Innis College and the Cinema Studies Institute remember late Toronto filmmaker Charles Officer (1975-2023) with a special screening of his first feature, Nurse.Fighter.Boy, which was inspired by his sister’s struggle with sickle cell anemia and nominated for 10 Genie Awards. Co-writer and producer Ingrid Veninger and friends will join to reflect on Charles’ impactful life […]