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Educators to discuss education of Black youth at annual Jean Augustine Chair event, Feb. 24

Posted on 18 February 2021

The annual Black History Month celebration presented by the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora in the Faculty of Education will feature a discussion on "The Education of Black Youth: A National Conversation with Educators" on Feb. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. All are welcome to attend this free event.

In the media: Plan to scrap ‘racist’ streaming in Grade 9 hailed as major step for Black students in Ontario

Posted on 16 February 2021

Influenced by the racial bias of educators, many students who do choose the non-academic stream are unaware of the consequences and often have to deal with a lifetime of obstacles because of it.

The Jean Augustine story: Claiming a seat at the table

Posted on 10 February 2021

When former MP Jean Augustine (LLD '11) was elected to the Parliament of Canada in 1993, she brought with her the hopes of her community, the voices of those she advocated for and the aspirations of her ancestors. As the first Black woman elected as a Member of Parliament, she was automatically catapulted to the status of role model for the millions who would come after her.

The Jean Augustine story: Claiming a seat at the table

Posted on 8 February 2021