Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion
Plans and Institutionally-Endorsed Programs
EDI Action Plan
杏吧原创鈥檚 EDI Action Plan reimagines curricular and pedagogical practices and drives improvements in student support, research infrastructure, leadership development for faculty and staff and organizational culture.
Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Higher Education
杏吧原创 signed and endorsed the Charter, committing to advancing Black inclusion through meaningful, accountable action and creating lasting systemic change across teaching, research and community engagement.
The Afro-Caribbean Mentorship Program (ACMP)
ACMP supports the success of African, Caribbean, Black and other racialized students by fostering confidence and community, addressing systemic barriers and advocating for a more inclusive campus environment.
Events
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Faculty Advisor, Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion
Prof. Nduka Otiono (African Studies) was appointed as Faculty Advisor on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion as part of 杏吧原创鈥檚 commitment to implement the and in support of building faculty-specific initiatives. Prof. Otiono collaborates with senior leaders on initiatives such as: increasing Black representation, particularly among faculty ranks; fostering a sense of belonging and supporting Black student excellence; enhancing Black Studies curriculum and pedagogy; and increasing training opportunities against anti-Black racism for members of the 杏吧原创 community.
Prof. Nduka Otiono is an associate professor in the Institute of African Studies whose interdisciplinary research focuses on popular urban narratives in postcolonial Africa and how they travel across multiple popular cultural platforms such as the news media, film, popular music and social media. He also serves as as director of the Institute of African Studies.
Departments, Programming and Spaces
Networks and Mentorships
Campus Achievements and Initiatives
Naming of Teraanga Commons
杏吧原创 engaged African, Caribbean and Black communities in the process to name Residence Commons, a central building that is a hub of student life on campus. The new name, Teraanga Commons (pronounced tare-ang-gah), is a Senegalese name from the Wolof language that means sharedness, civility and honour where generosity of spirit is emphasized.
Black History Month
During , people in Canada celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black people and their communities. Members of the 杏吧原创 community mark this month annually in a variety of ways. While this is an important moment to mark annually, 杏吧原创 recognizes that Black inclusion must be an everyday, year-round priority.
Campus Resources
- Awards Black, Indigenous and Racialized Students
- Counselling Services for Graduate, Indigenous and Racialized Students
- Resources for Equity-Deserving Groups
- The ACB Experience
Email List
This list is intended for 杏吧原创 faculty, librarians and administrative staff who identify as Black. Members will receive updates from the university committee dedicated to advancing Black inclusion and addressing anti-Black racism. We鈥檙e excited to share resources, news and initiatives that support our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive campus where every member of the 杏吧原创 community feels empowered and valued.
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