Roots and Radiance Opening Ceremony: A Celebration of Black Art

Join us in celebrating Black History Month through the powerful lens of art. This student showcase highlights the creativity, talent, and unique perspectives of artists as they honour Black culture, history, and identity. This opening ceremony features a diverse range of artworks, from visual pieces to multimedia, each capturing themes of resilience, empowerment, and innovation. […]

Nou Nen Mera: Haiti, Trump and the Zeitgeist of Interlocking Emergencies

CERLAC in collaboration with the Blackhurst Cultural Centre presents the lecture – Explorations in Freedom – a bilingual (French/English) discussion featuring Haitian-Canadian writer Gabriel Osson. The Haitian Creole phrase “nou nen mera” translates to “we’re in deep trouble” and is used here to capture collective frustration in the face of institutional decay that makes a […]

BHM Movie Night – “12 Years a Slave”

BHM Movie Night celebrates Black voices and stories through impactful films. The event features acclaimed movies on Black history, culture, and achievements, fostering community and reflection. Promotes themes of empowerment, education, and unity. Register here: https://yuconnect.yorku.ca/scld/rsvp_boot?id=375227

The Harriet Tubman Institute’s Black History Month 2025: Community Organizing

Date: February 27, 2025 Time: 12-2pm EST Location: Tubman Resource Room (314 York Lanes, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3) In-person registration: https://research.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=253495 Online registration: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/gGeUeeNRQsyx4wfZcBnsLA Event Overview Community organizing is the backbone of social change, but much of this critical work is built on unpaid labour, personal sacrifice, and limited resources. […]

The Harriet Tubman Institute’s Black History Month 2025: Racial Justice and Labour

Date: February 13, 2025 Time: 12-2pm EST Location: Nat Taylor Cinema (Room 102, Ross North bldg., 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3) In-person registration: https://research.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=252717 Online registration: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/hRGIOj4wTdCeXEloC-qj7Q Event Overview How do labour movements advance racial justice, and how can workers, unions, and advocates create more equitable workplaces for Black and racialized workers? This […]

The Harriet Tubman Institute’s Black History Month 2025: Politics and Labour

Date: February 6, 2025 Time: 12-2pm EST Location: Tubman Resource Room (314 York Lanes, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3) In-person registration: https://research.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=252132 Online registration: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/8aScvev7TEC2W-iNhSm3BA French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, and ASL interpretation will be available. Join the Harriet Tubman Institute for an engaging discussion on the intersections of politics and labour […]

BEACON 2025 Gala Night

BEACON – Black Excellence and Achievement Conference. Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future. A series of events celebrating the excellence of the Black community. To cap off the month’s events, the Gala Night promises an evening of fun, culture and entertainment, featuring awards, speakers, games and music. To register, visit: https://lu.ma/u5wcs3qa

Black and Bold: Education, Empowerment, and Excellence

Founders College, LA&PS and Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) will be hosting its Black and Bold event under the theme “Education, Empowerment & Excellence” as we explore the evolution of education throughout the years and the Black experiences in the education system. How has education evolved? How has Black peoples’ access to education […]

Roundtable Discussion: Black Mature Student Experience at York University

Join the Atkinson Centre for Mature and Part-time Students (ACMAPS) and Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) for a roundtable discussion centered on the Black mature student experience at York University. Panelists will share personal stories and insights on the unique challenges and triumphs they encountered during their academic journeys. This conversation will explore […]

*POSTPONED* Black Talk Real Talk at Markham Campus

Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) as we celebrate and highlight the diverse African diasporic languages that have deeply influenced Western subcultures. Through highlighting the rich linguistic heritage and its impact on music, fashion, art, and everyday language, we aim to foster a greater understanding of how African diasporic communities have shaped global […]