Celebrating Black Social Workers: The Triumphs and the Struggles

Join us February 25th as we hear from Social Work panelists and share a time to be together!

The Art of Black Girlhood in Canada Art Exhibit

Assistant Professor Desirée de Jesús (from the Dept of Communications & Media Studies), along with co-researchers, Dr. Kisha McPherson (Toronto Metropolitan University) and Crystal Lynn Webster (University of British Columbia), were the recipients of a SSHRC grant for their research project Mapping Black Girl Geographies and Belonging in Canada. As part of this project, the research team will be running a […]

Black History Month Lecture: The Battle for the Black Mind

Join Dr. Karida L. Brown, NAACP Award-winning sociologist and historian as she discusses The Battle for the Black Mind, a powerful journey through the history of Black education, revealing the centuries-long struggle to control Black intellectual life in America and across the globe. Register here | Join the meeting ** Mois de l’Histoire des Noirs: Lutte […]

Teaching Kitchen – Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month: Exploring Traditional Cuisine and Cultural Connections Join us in celebrating Black History Month with this classic southern dessert- banana pudding! Chef Donna will guide you through each step, from layering the custard to perfectly arranging the wafers and bananas. During this in-person event you’ll get to meet and chat with our […]

Reflections on Anti-Blackness in Canada and the US

Join us for a thought-provoking partnership event between Glendon’s GPIA (Glendon School of Public and International Affairs) and Kennesaw State University. This event brings together scholars, activists, and thought leaders to engage in a critical dialogue on the ongoing issue of anti-Blackness in both Canada and the United States. Through a series of insightful discussions, […]

Leadership Coaching

What does it mean to be a good coach? How can coaches save and/or change lives? This workshop facilitated by Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Student Success Mentor Leads will explore the core components of coaching, what the BE YU program offers in terms of coaching for leaders, and how to find your […]

Negotiation Tips for Leaders

It is often said that leaders are good negotiators, but where do you begin to learn? Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Student Success Mentor Leads as we examine what it means to be a good negotiator and the core frameworks and principles around negotiation and problem solving. By the end of this […]

Overcoming Fear of Failure

The difference between a growth and a fixed mindset may come easy to most people, but how can one recognize its effect on a struggling team? In this workshop, join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Student Success Mentor Leads as we learn how to understand relationships and the differences between the two mindsets. Students […]

Fostering Individuality: Creative Leadership

What is Creative Leadership? Perhaps you are interested in applying creativity to your role as a leader but don’t know how. Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Student Success Mentor Leads as we examine strategies to apply creative thinking to your leadership role, how to understand creativity styles and how to express them, […]

Establishing Effective Boundaries for Leaders

Interested in learning about what it takes to be a powerful leader? Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Student Success Mentor Leads as we highlight the fundamental skills and models utilized by leaders, and how they work in practice. Students will learn and build on tools to further their leadership capacity and implement […]