People advocating to change the names of municipalities signal how individuals are moving toward not accepting what was previously considered appropriate, according to the Faculty of Education Prof. Carl James.
Since its inception in 2018, the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities (NABC) has been active in creating the conditions to address the long-standing disparities in Black Communities in Ontario and across Canada.
Keita, 30, immigrated from Sierra Leone to Edmonton with his family when he was 12. When he was 18, he moved to Toronto — home of one of the largest LGBTQ2 communities in the country. Keita is disappointed that pride is cancelled this year, but he’s glad to see it’s happening during a time of […]
It’s clear that COVID-19 and racism are a dangerous combination. We need better information about how Indigenous, Black and other racialized people interact with Canadian health-care systems.
Sasha Exeter was out for a walk with her toddler trying to enjoy the beautiful Toronto weather last month when the two were affronted by ugly racist vitriol. It wasn’t the two-year-old’s first encounter with racism, and despite her efforts to protect her, Exeter knows it won’t be the last. Carl James, York University Faculty of Education Professor and Jean […]
Associate Professor Jen Gilbert spoke with Breakfast Television Toronto to discuss how pride has changed this year due to the pandemic. “Online programming could increase accessibility for youth who may not live in Toronto and have access to the in person festivities,” she said. Gilbert also suggests that LGBTQ youth reach out to their support network. “It’s important for […]
The cancellation of events for Pride Month poses a huge loss to the LGBTQ community. “Pride Month is a chance to recognize and celebrate LGBTQ lives, communities, histories and we are continuing to do that this year but it’s going to look a lot different” Faculty of Education Associate Professor Jen Gilbert said. “Pride parade and the festivities are a chance for young people to get out and receive some affirmation.”
Sharon Murphy, a veteran educator based in Toronto who specializes in language, literacy and assessment, is keeping an eye on school re-openings across Canada and in other countries. Whether it’s staggered attendance to boosted cleaning to masks and Plexiglas dividers, variety in approach has been the common thread — and that’s a good thing, she […]
Parents are being encouraged to speak to their children about anti-Black racism, police brutality and protests across North America. “People are angry, tired and in pain, and this generation of youth have not seen anti-Black racism at this level before,” said Carl James, York University Faculty of Education Professor and Jean Augustine Chair in Education, […]
Like many of you, we have been shocked by the tragic death of George Floyd, another unarmed Black man, who died at the hands of police in the USA. As all of us know, this is not an isolated incident, and anti-Black racism is real, deep and systemic, impacting not just those in the US but also Canada. We recognize the pain and frustration felt by our Black community members both within the Faculty and more broadly.