Join fellow alumni for a Trinbagonian short-film screening and live Q&A. Horror/Thriller/Folklore films Short Drop and All Skin No Laugh will be streamed online followed by a live Q&A with Directors Romario Reyes, Israel Silva and Executive Producer Mary-Rebekah Reyes (HBA 2022 UTM). Both films are rated PG-13. Register Short Drop At a lonesome crossroad, a young woman waits on the taxi stand after […]

The histories and geographies of housing discrimination in Canada is not well known and is understudied. Human Rights Commission Reports between 1961-1977 indicate the prevalence of this issue; and are only what Frances Henry calls ‘the tip of the iceberg’ as most instances of housing discrimination are not reported. Housing discrimination has material consequences for […]

Denika McPherson (MN – NP 21) will share her experience and perspective moving from clinical nursing to health care leadership, her passion for mentorship and health innovation, and the importance of leaving a lasting impact everywhere you go. Denika McPherson brings over fourteen years of healthcare experience in critical care, primary care, digital health, academia at […]

Monthly hair services right on campus. Whether you need to refresh your fade, or crisp up that line. Barbershop has got you covered. Join us at Hart House, University of Toronto Student Union, Black Students Association and Student Life – Black Engagement for monthly, free drop-in barber services for students who have Afro-textured hair needs. […]

The Canadian Film Forum presents a special screening of the award-winning drama, Brother, in celebration of Black History Month. Written and directed by Clement Virgo and produced by Cinema Studies alum Sonya Di Rienzo, Brother tells the story of two sons maturing into young men amidst Toronto’s pulsing 90s hip-hop scene. A Q&A will follow the screening with members of the […]

University of Toronto Advancement’s Black History Month Luncheon returns with prizes, performances and a celebration of Black excellence. The annual Black History Month luncheon provides a platform to hear from inspiring speakers, see dynamic performances and celebrate community in a welcoming space. We are delighted to spotlight this year’s special guest former Governor General, The […]

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 […]