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SUMMARY:Lecture Me! Resources for Survival in Black Women's Writing
DESCRIPTION:“Poetry is Not a Luxury”: Resources for Survival in Black Women’s Writing with Professor Anna Thomas from the Department of English & Drama \nIn this talk\, Professor Anna Thomas will explore how Black women writers have turned to poetry to navigate both chronic and critical difficulties in life. \nWith a particular focus on Audre Lorde\, whose essay ‘Poetry is Not a Luxury’ inspires the title of this talk\, Professor Thomas will share how poetry enables the exploration of the self and the other\, the individual and society\, and between ‘feeling\,’ and ‘reason.’ \nLearn how close reading – a methodology for critically engaging texts central to literary studies – can attune us to ever-expanding meaning\, can reward re-reading\, and can help us navigate our own everyday conditions of life. \nCan’t attend the program in person? Attend via live stream. A link will be sent to all registrants before the program. \nRegister here.
URL:https://black.utm.utoronto.ca/event/lecture-me-resources-for-survival-in-black-womens-writing/
LOCATION:Hazel McCallion Central Library\, 301 Burnhamthorpe Road West\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5B 3Y3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Caribbean & Black Writing Collective
DESCRIPTION:Date: January 22\, February 5\, February 26\, March 19\, & March 26 \nTime: 1:00pm – 3:00pm \nLocation: MN3233-35 \nAbout the Caribbean and Black Writing Collective (CDRS): \nWriting 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 around. At CBWC\, faculty members who have expertise in numeracy and writing instruction will be there to answer your questions\, offer support related to your concerns\, and help you with your writing. You can also just come to work on your assignments in the company of others who share your identity and learning experiences. You’ll be surprised about how much of a difference a collective of this nature can make for your writing experience and your academic journey at UTM.
URL:https://black.utm.utoronto.ca/event/caribbean-black-writing-collective/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Mississauga\, 3359 Mississauga Rd.\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5L 1C6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Y’all Don’t Wanna Hear Me (You Just Wanna Dance)
DESCRIPTION:Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste\, Y’all Don’t Wanna Hear Me (You Just Wanna Dance) performed at Wesleyan University\, Middletown\, CT\, 2023. \n  \n\n\n\nProgram Details\nPerformance: Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste\, Y’all Don’t Wanna Hear Me (You Just Wanna Dance)\nDate: February 6\, 2025\, 12-2pm\nLocation: walking route on UTM campus concluding at CCT Atrium\nPresenters: The Blackwood and Black @ UTM \nRegister at eventbrite.ca to reserve a spot. \nIn early February 2025\, The Blackwood and Black @ UTM will present Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste’s performance Y’all Don’t Wanna Hear Me (You Just Wanna Dance) on UTM campus\, followed by a discussion with the artist and an invited contributor. \n\n\n\nIn Y’all Don’t Wanna Hear Me (You Just Wanna Dance)\, Toussaint-Baptiste uses a Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) against its intended purpose of crowd dispersal\, alternatively presenting it as a technology that might unite and even guide a crowd through sound. Over the course of the device’s battery life\, the artist plays music through the device\, using its built-in microphone to speak about his artistic practice\, recite facts about the device’s history\, and otherwise uses the technology to bring public joy. The performance culminates with participants dancing the “Cha Cha Slide” together\, with the dance’s instructions (“slide to the left / slide to the right…”) guided by the directional sound of the speaker. \nY’all Don’t Wanna Hear Me […] continues Toussaint-Baptiste’s interest in the embodied effects of sound\, particularly as they relate to Black experience. By reappropriating the LRAD speaker through performance\, Toussaint-Baptiste creates an opportunity to gather through Black music\, conversation\, and dance. \nPlease note: the LRAD speaker produces localized\, directional sound at a moderate volume. The artist uses it for audio playback and voice amplification only\, and does not use its crowd dispersal effects. \nThis event is presented in the context of The Art Gallery Problem (January 8 – March 5\, 2025)\, a group exhibition at The Blackwood taking place in both galleries and public sites on campus\, where Toussaint-Baptiste will present a related artwork.
URL:https://black.utm.utoronto.ca/event/yall-dont-wanna-hear-me-you-just-wanna-dance/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Mississauga\, 3359 Mississauga Rd.\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5L 1C6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Finish Line:  Exploring Black Canadian Sport Histories
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMany histories of sport are limited to celebrating successful figures of the past\, which is certainly uplifting. But they often fail to unpack why true progress remains elusive within sport and beyond\, despite such triumphs. \nJoin us on February 6 for a special lecture by eminent Black sports scholar Ornella Nzindukiyimana\, exploring what it means to be a Black athlete in Canada today and the pivotal role of sport in our culture as both a platform for struggle and liberation. \nThe lecture will be followed by a moderated Q & A session and a social reception\, with complimentary refreshments from The Peoples Caribbean Dutchpot. \nJoin us in community for an evening of reflection and imagination\, as we look beyond the finish line and examine the impact that erasure of Black histories can have on possibilities for visioning Black futures. \nRegister to attend Beyond the Finish Line: Exploring Black Canadian Sport Histories.
URL:https://black.utm.utoronto.ca/event/beyond-the-finish-line-exploring-black-canadian-sport-histories/
LOCATION:William Doo Auditorium\, 45 Willcocks St\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S1C7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Black Health Lecture Series 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo attend a lecture\, see the dates/times below and register here: https://utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/ \n\nTuesday\, February 11\, 2025\, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: HIV+ women prisoners (virtual)\nTuesday\, February 25\, 2025\, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: The Black refugee crisis (in-person)\nTuesday\, March 4\, 2025\, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Black youth and suicidality (virtual)\nWednesday\, March 26\, 2025: 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Black queer youth (virtual)
URL:https://black.utm.utoronto.ca/event/black-health-lecture-series-2025/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Mississauga\, 3359 Mississauga Rd.\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5L 1C6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Black Flourishing Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 25th 2025 \nTime: 11:00am-1:00pm \nLocation: Collaborative Digital Research Space (CDRS)\, Maanjiwe Nendamowinan\, 3230 \nOpen to: UTM’s Students\, Staff\, Faculty\, Librarians\, Instructors and Caretakers. \nExperience the various aspects of Black at UTM through the development of the ‘Black Flourishing Framework‘. \nParticipate in flash talks with key contributors and games\, visit interactive booths and demonstrations\, and learn how different departments\, units\, and teams have been dedicated to bolstering the conditions for Black flourishing at UTM and marking a significant new chapter for the university that prioritizes our commitment to equity and inclusive excellence in everything we do. \nRegister here: https://forms.office.com
URL:https://black.utm.utoronto.ca/event/black-flourishing-showcase/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Mississauga\, 3359 Mississauga Rd.\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5L 1C6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Black Health Lecture Series 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo attend a lecture\, see the dates/times below and register here: https://utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/ \n\nTuesday\, February 11\, 2025\, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm: HIV+ women prisoners (virtual)\nTuesday\, February 25\, 2025\, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: The Black refugee crisis (in-person)\nTuesday\, March 4\, 2025\, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: Black youth and suicidality (virtual)\nWednesday\, March 26\, 2025: 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Black queer youth (virtual)
URL:https://black.utm.utoronto.ca/event/black-health-lecture-series-2025/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Mississauga\, 3359 Mississauga Rd.\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5L 1C6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Caribbean & Black Writing Collective
DESCRIPTION:Date: January 22\, February 5\, February 26\, March 19\, & March 26 \nTime: 1:00pm – 3:00pm \nLocation: MN3233-35 \nAbout the Caribbean and Black Writing Collective (CDRS): \nWriting 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 around. At CBWC\, faculty members who have expertise in numeracy and writing instruction will be there to answer your questions\, offer support related to your concerns\, and help you with your writing. You can also just come to work on your assignments in the company of others who share your identity and learning experiences. You’ll be surprised about how much of a difference a collective of this nature can make for your writing experience and your academic journey at UTM.
URL:https://black.utm.utoronto.ca/event/caribbean-black-writing-collective/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Mississauga\, 3359 Mississauga Rd.\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5L 1C6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:From Access to Advocacy: Black Disabled Experiences in the Healthcare System
DESCRIPTION:Join Accessibility Services and Health & Wellness on Friday February 28th from 10 – 11:30am for our annual Black History Month Panel\, “From Access to Advocacy: Black Disabled Experiences in the Healthcare System”. \nThis panel discussion will address critical health disparities experienced by Black disabled individuals. Our expert panelists will delve into the unique challenges faced by this community\, highlighting systemic issues and barriers to equitable healthcare. They will also share practical strategies and advocacy tools to navigate these challenges and promote better health outcomes. Staff\, faculty and students are invited to attend. This event will be hybrid\, you can choose to join in person or watch the livestream. \nRegister in person or online. \nPanelists Include:  \nDeshawna Dookie (MSW RSW)\, a dedicated Social Worker and Psychotherapist\, with expertise in somatic practices such as mindfulness\, meditation and breathwork techniques as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support individuals in navigating their mental health and the mental health system. She is also an experienced Yoga Instructor with over 500 hours of training\, specializing in Restorative Yoga and Trauma-Informed Yoga. With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection\, Deshawna combines her yoga and therapeutic skills to offer a holistic approach to healing. As a BIPOC Wellness Counsellor at UofT\, Deshawna specializes in working with students who face challenges related to invisible disabilities\, drawing from her diverse skill set she provides individualized strategies and interventions to help students manage academic stress\, maintain healthy social connections\, and prioritize their mental well-being during this pivotal stage of life. \nCarolyn Tinglin (PhD(ABD) MEd MSc RN)\, a PhD candidate (ABD) at Simon Fraser University (SFU) studying the relationships between professional development and teaching practice\, in racially diverse special education classrooms. Carolyn is a Registered Nurse with a career spanning 24 years\, currently working at SFU\, with the Cassidy Centre for Justice in Education (CCEJ) as a research assistant\, in addition to serving as the executive director and co-founder of the Youth Alliance for Intersectional Justice (YAIJ) a federally incorporated non profit made up of Black and racialized neurodiverse youth. \nIf you are a community member outside of U of T hoping to attend\, please email accessibilityforblackstudents@utoronto.ca
URL:https://black.utm.utoronto.ca/event/from-access-to-advocacy-black-disabled-experiences-in-the-healthcare-system/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Mississauga\, 3359 Mississauga Rd.\, Mississauga\, ON\, L5L 1C6\, Canada
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