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Becoming Professor Carl James

It was at the now-closed Brockton High School near the new Dufferin Mall on what was then called Awde Street, where a young Carl James met with other community organizers on a September Saturday.

91ÑÇÉ« kicks off Securing Black Futures: A National Partnership to Advance Youth Academic & Career Success

Made possible by $1.2-million donation from RBC Foundation, as part of RBC Future Launch 91ÑÇɫ has received a $1.2-million donation from the RBC Foundation as part of RBC Future Launch, directly supporting the work of the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora, held by well-known educator Professor Carl James — in partnership with colleagues from four universities across the […]

91ÑÇÉ« kicks off Securing Black Futures: A National Partnership to Advance Youth Academic & Career Success

Made possible by $1.2-million donation from RBC Foundation, as part of RBC Future Launch 91ÑÇɫ has received a $1.2-million donation from the RBC Foundation as part of RBC Future Launch, directly supporting the work of the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora, held by well-known educator Professor Carl James — in partnership with colleagues from four universities across the […]

91ÑÇÉ« announces partnership with RBC Future Launch, receiving $1.2 million donation in support of Black youth leadership initiatives and Black scholars

TORONTO, March 2, 2021 - 91ÑÇÉ« is pleased to announce it has received a new $1.2 million donation from the RBC Foundation as part of RBC Future Launch, directly supporting the work of the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora which is held by well-known educator Professor Carl James. This generous donation […]

How should parents talk to their kids about anti-Black racism?

(UPDATED) How should parents talk to their kids about anti-Black racism? 91ÑÇÉ« educator available to discuss killings and injustices against Black people TORONTO, June 1, 2020 – Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rash of anti-Black killings and racists acts in the U.S – including George Floyd who was killed after […]

Evolving meaning of Blackness in Canada to be discussed at 91ÑÇÉ« U

TORONTO, February 15, 2017 – 91ÑÇÉ« is hosting a Black History Month Symposium on February 17 and 18, to discuss the evolving meaning of Blackness in Canada at the juncture of its 150 years since Confederation, inviting leading academics, students, community organizers and activists. Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora is the […]