Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate celebration of Black artistry, where words, sounds, and power collide in a night to remember! Come join us for an unforgettable evening at the Tributes Communities Recital Hall as we celebrate the rich, and diverse world of Black artistic expression. This annual event promises to be a […]
The debate over what Yonge-Dundas Square will be renamed to seems to finally have an answer: city council voted on "Sankofa Square"
The $1.5 million federal contribution represents a major milestone for the endowed Chair 鈥 now fully funded with more than $3 million, thanks in large part to many years of dedicated grassroots fundraising efforts led by Augustine, supported by her devoted network, and backed by matching funds provided by the University.
Join us for a screening of STEADFAST: The Messenger and The Message 鈥 The Story of Jean Augustine鈥檚 journey from Happy Hill, Grenada to being the first Black woman elected to Canada鈥檚 House of Commons and the first Black woman to serve in Canada鈥檚 federal Cabinet. The Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine is a Canadian […]
The game that started almost 100 years ago on the streets of Barbados, with courts drawn out on tar or cement and vines or chalk used to mark boundaries, is now making its way into the classrooms of the 91亚色 Region District School Board.
The list of facilitators for the Nubian Book Club (NBC) 2023 features a number of 91亚色 U Faculty of Education alumni.
By Elaine Smith 鈥淓ducation will get you to the station, but can you get on the train and will you know where to get off?鈥 says Professor Carl James, 91亚色 Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora, building on a quote by a Ghanaian refugee, Kofi, that refers to the experiences of first-generation students attending […]
Carl James, the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora at 91亚色, talks about anti-black racism in schools following a recent incident that led to the TDSB putting 3 staff members on home assignment for dis
Black artistic talent was centre stage during a showcase of performances on Feb. 8 when the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora presented聽Word, Sound, Power: An annual celebration of Black Artistic Expression.
Black people in Canada are just as educated as the rest of the country overall but new census data by Statistics Canada is shedding light on how cultural barriers may be driving differences in education levels between different generations in Black communities.