Applications Open for Accelerate Her Future's Fellowship Circle!! Applications are now open for Accelerate Her Future’s Fellowship Circle, a 10-week program for Indigenous, Black and women of colour students and recent grads (International students welcome to apply) residing in Canada. This holistic and tailored program provides Group Mentorship Circles, Career Learning Labs, and opportunities for […]
Community & Connections: A wellness drop-in for students identifying as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). Facilitators: Racialized staff from the HCC Counselling Team When: Every Friday from 1:30pm - 2:30pm Where: Wellness Den, Student Services HUB, DV2207 This weekly drop-in offers a safe space for BIPOC students to hang out, reflect on their identities and experiences and build a supportive community while engaging in a variety of […]
Date: January 22, February 5, February 26, March 19, & March 26 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: MN3233-35 About the Caribbean and Black Writing Collective (CDRS): Writing can be hard! Sometimes we need help with our schoolwork, and sometimes it’s just easier to be creative and find inspiration when there are other people like you […]
"Poetry is Not a Luxury": Resources for Survival in Black Women's Writing with Professor Anna Thomas from the Department of English & Drama In this talk, Professor Anna Thomas will explore how Black women writers have turned to poetry to navigate both chronic and critical difficulties in life. With a particular focus on Audre Lorde, whose essay 'Poetry is Not […]
Date: January 22, February 5, February 26, March 19, & March 26 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: MN3233-35 About the Caribbean and Black Writing Collective (CDRS): Writing can be hard! Sometimes we need help with our schoolwork, and sometimes it’s just easier to be creative and find inspiration when there are other people like you […]
Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste, Y’all Don’t Wanna Hear Me (You Just Wanna Dance) performed at Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, 2023. Program Details Performance: Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste, Y’all Don’t Wanna Hear Me (You Just Wanna Dance) Date: February 6, 2025, 12-2pm Location: walking route on UTM campus concluding at CCT Atrium Presenters: The Blackwood and Black @ UTM […]
The Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education (KPE) cordially invites all staff and faculty to a special lecture in celebration of Black History Month, presented in partnership with the Department of History. Many histories of sport are limited to celebrating successful figures of the past, which is certainly uplifting. But they often fail to unpack […]
In celebration of African Liberation Month, this series highlights how various African/Black folks are navigating the healthcare system, and how it impacts them daily. To attend a lecture, see the dates/times below and register here: https://utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/ Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: HIV+ women prisoners (virtual) Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 11:00 am […]
Date: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 Time: 10:00 am– 12:00 pm Location: UTM Library main floor The UTM Library and Black at UTM are proud to present the launch of Black on the Shelf, a collection of books to showcase Black excellence. This collection includes books recommended by Black-identifying students, staff and faculty with a focus […]
Date: February 25th 2025 Time: 11:00am-1:00pm Location: Collaborative Digital Research Space (CDRS), Maanjiwe Nendamowinan, 3230 Open to: UTM's Students, Staff, Faculty, Librarians, Instructors and Caretakers. Experience the various aspects of Black at UTM through the development of the 'Black Flourishing Framework'. Participate in flash talks with key contributors and games, visit interactive booths and demonstrations, […]
In celebration of African Liberation Month, this series highlights how various African/Black folks are navigating the healthcare system, and how it impacts them daily. To attend a lecture, see the dates/times below and register here: https://utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/ Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: HIV+ women prisoners (virtual) Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 11:00 am […]
Date: January 22, February 5, February 26, March 19, & March 26 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Location: MN3233-35 About the Caribbean and Black Writing Collective (CDRS): Writing can be hard! Sometimes we need help with our schoolwork, and sometimes it’s just easier to be creative and find inspiration when there are other people like you […]
