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In the media: Racially charged language in the automotive industry

Posted on 29 September 2022

Carl E. James, the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora in the Faculty of Education at York University, weighs in on a discussion on racist undertones in the everyday language we use, particularly in the automotive industry. James says words are not neutral, and that the meanings they convey and people's reactions to them should be attended to.

Celebrating words, sound and power of Black artists at York U event

Posted on 18 February 2022

York University will celebrate Black artists with a live broadcast of emotion-evoking and thought-provoking spoken word, R&B and gospel music performances from the Tribute Communities Recital Hall on Feb. 23.

In the media: Addressing Barriers Facing Black Youth

Posted on 30 November 2021

York University recently launched a new initiative with the aim of enhancing the representation of Black youth at universities across Canada. Professor Carl James, York's Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora in the Faculty of Education; and Aliya Clarke, an undergraduate student at McMaster University, join The Agenda's Steve Paikin to discuss the barriers faced by Black youth in high schools and how this initiative could address the inequities in the education system.

York to match contributions to Jean Augustine Chair endowment

Posted on 8 October 2021

York University and the Faculty of Education have strengthened their commitment to the work of the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora by matching community contributions (dollar for dollar) up to $500,000.

York University launches first-of-its-kind initiative to address barriers for Black youth across Canada

Posted on 6 October 2021

York University is launching a three-year initiative to enhance the representation of Black youth at universities across Canada by supporting upper-year high-school students as they plan for their future, such as pursuing post-secondary education or work, and aiding in the transition and retention of those who pursue university.

The Conversation Canada Podcast: How to spark change within our unequal education system

Posted on 19 March 2021

Carl James, professor of education at York University and Kulsoom Anwer, a high school teacher who works out of one of Toronto's most marginalized neighborhoods, Jane and Finch, were on The Conversation Canada Podcast episode 3 to discuss the injustices and inequalities in the education system – and the way forward.

In the media: 'I couldn't let it go': How the expulsion of a Black student led a former vice-principal to quit

Posted on 9 March 2021

For 13 years, Paul Raso experienced different challenges working as a teacher and vice-principal in one of Toronto's most marginalized communities, but it was the way his school board handled the expulsion of one Black student — and the departure of that student's brother, as well — that Raso says finally pushed him to leave.

York University receives $1.2M donation from RBC Foundation to support Black students

Posted on 3 March 2021

York University 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 education Professor Carl James.

Donations surpass goal to raise $25K in 25 Days for Jean Augustine Chair

Posted on 1 March 2021

A fundraising drive named "25K in 25 Days" that supports The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora at York University has far exceeded its goal, and the endowment fund will benefit from donations of more than $200,000.

York University community members discuss the importance of Black inclusion in the academy

Posted on 25 February 2021

In the spring of 2020, the brutal police killings of unarmed Black people, most notably the asphyxiation death of 46-year-old George Floyd, led to civil unrest and global condemnation. In the weeks that followed, businesses and non-profit organizations the world over, including universities and governments, were called upon by protestors, Black leaders, students and academics […]