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Beyond the Finish Line: Exploring Black Canadian Sport Histories
February 6 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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 why true progress remains elusive within sport and beyond, despite such triumphs.
Join 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.
The lecture will be followed by a moderated Q & A session and a social reception, with complimentary refreshments from The Peoples Caribbean Dutchpot.
Join 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.
Register to attend Beyond the Finish Line: Exploring Black Canadian Sport Histories.