A new award created and funded by the Anucha family is the first of its kind to support Black entrepreneurs at YSpace, York University’s entrepreneurship and innovation hub. The award commemorates the family’s son and brother Alfred Anucha, a visionary, young entrepreneur who passed away at the age of 26. A former York student, Alfred was […]
At its Fall 2023 Convocation ceremonies, British Columbia’s Royal Roads University awarded York University Professor Andrea Davis an honorary doctor of laws degree in recognition of her pioneering work bringing Black studies programming to Canadian academia. Professor Andrea Davis in Department of Humanities, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, teaches courses in Black Cultures of the […]
Michele Johnson, associate dean, students, in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), says that Advancing YU, a unique mentorship program, creates amazing opportunities for third- and fourth-year Black and women students in LA&PS. “This program gives these students the opportunity to access mentorship and support, along with connection and networking,” Johnson says. “We have […]
We all know that trying to figure out “what to do with your life” after graduation can be a daunting task. However, for Black students navigating systemic barriers that persist in today’s working world can make getting on the path to career success that much more difficult. We turned to four Advancing Black Students mentors […]
A joint campaign that seeks to address gaps in Black content on Wikipedia and Wikidata will run throughout February and will feature an in-person edit-a-thon session at York University Libraries on Feb. 15. The Black Histories Wikipedia and Wikidata Edit-a-thon is a collaboration between York University, University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University and the Toronto Public […]
Date: February 16, 2023Time: 12 -1:30 p.m.Location: 051 McLaughlin College, Courtyard LevelType: In-person event A celebration of the opening of a multipurpose space for Black undergraduate and graduate student community at York University. Black students and Black faculty will be introduced to the space and each other.
Paul Lawrie, associate professor of Afro-American history and Black inclusion advisor at York University, hosted the event for Black graduate students in November with the goal of conceptualizing a more diverse University. Earlier this year, Lawrie began his term as the Black inclusion advisor in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS). Lawrie […]
Date: November 17, 2022Time: 6 – 8 p.m.Location: Executive Learning Centre, Private Dining Room, Schulich School of BusinessType: In-person event The LA&PS Black Grad Social is an opportunity to build community, connections and networks between black graduate students, staff and faculty. Join us for dinner and discussions on the past, present and future status of the […]