Building a legacy of academic scholarship, programs and interventions for/by/about Black families, children & youth focused on education, health and well-being.
University of Toronto
Joined October 2018
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Congratulations! @OISEUofT alum @OmiSooreDryden has been appointed Interim Director of @DalhousieU's Black Studies Research Institute. Dr. Dryden championed its creation as a transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary centre of excellence for Black scholars. dal.ca/news/2021/12/16/dalho…
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Please keep sharing resources that are available during this very difficult and painful time:
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1/ On this inaugural #NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation, I’ll share part of my story: Both my parents attended Institutions of Assimilation and #Genocide. They survived but never ever spoke about it. My brothers Robert, Ronald & Charles attended the same institution as my dad.
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Landback rolls into Toronto tomorrow afternoon. Come on out to Dufferin Grove Park and enjoy the show. Gain some knowledge and of course, eat some good food.
#LandBack
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#OrangeShirtDay: Prof Jennifer Brant says one reason for many Canadians’ inability to understand the legacy of residential schools is the way the subject has been taught in school. @brant_jenn talks about the need for a new language to discuss the subject: bit.ly/3kRLdbt
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🎉A big congratulations and shoutout to @Janelle_Brady_ , CIARS senior coordinator, who received an @OISEUofT 2021 Emerging Leader Award for her wonderful initiatives and community work centering anti-racist education and principles. More here: bit.ly/3panfsk
ALT A photo of a Janelle Brady, smiling and wearing a silver and bronze necklace and purple blazer and pink lipstick. The green outdoor background is blurred.
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Happy #Pride! Although we are not yet able to celebrate #PrideMonth together in-person, @UofTSGDO is proud to announce that the #UofT community is offering a broad range of virtual programs. 🏳️🌈 uoft.me/prd21
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There's still time to make a submission for the Leaders and Legends Awards. OISE community members are invited to nominate alumni and friends of Institute, worldwide, by April 30. Complete our online nomination form now: buff.ly/3v4TbAb
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As the 2021 federal budget promises new investments for a Canada-wide child-care plan, prof. Fikile Nxumalo (@Nxumalo71) et al outline seven actions to ensure Canada builds a sustainable and relevant early education system for the 21st century. @ECEchat theconversation.com/federal-…
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.@UTGSU Race and Ethnicity presents: “Where are you from?” The complexity of #racialization and belonging in so-called #Canada on April 28, 2021 6-8pm. Register: eventbrite.ca/e/race-and-eth… @recutgsu @uoft
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.@UofT Excellence is Black award fund to support Black graduate students.
“A new student-led academic award is poised to provide more financial support and mentorship for Black graduate students at the #UniversityOfToronto.”
Learn more: utoronto.ca/news/excellence-… #UofT
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Derek Chauvin has been found guilty for the murder of George Floyd. As many reflect on this historic verdict, advocates like alum @SyrusMarcusWare of @BLM_TO pointed out that much remains to be accomplished: "Our fight is not done." bit.ly/2Qoe6j1 #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
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Do you know an alumni or friend of OISE who exemplifies excellence in education? Nominate them for a Leaders and Legends Award! Recognize their many outstanding contributions in Canada and around the world. Complete the nomination form online by April 30. oise.utoronto.ca/oise/Alumni…
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The Anti-Black Racism Task Force has released its final report. #UofT administration accepted all of the report's 56 recommendations, which include measures & solutions to tackle anti-Black racism and promote Black inclusion and excellence on our campuses. uoft.me/6CT
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This is #DaunteWright and his son Duante Wright Jr.
Earlier today Duante Sr. was shot to death during a traffic stop reportedly about an air freshener obstructing a mirror.
He was 20 years old and killed by a Brooklyn Center Police Officer in MN. He was unarmed.
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Excellence is Black is a student-led academic award supported by students from #UofT’s @RotmanSchool, @UofTMedicine & @UTLaw. 🏆 uoft.me/6Ck
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86% of #BlackStudents need to borrow federal loans to finance 4-year degrees and owe $25K more than White students, highlighting the importance of transfer agreements between community colleges and HBCUs to further #equity by reducing student loan debt. tinyurl.com/yfly9gkq
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The 2021 Leaders and Legends Awards are accepting nominations from OISE community members! Recognize the many outstanding contributions of alumni and friends of the Institute worldwide, with six exciting awards. Make a nomination by April 30. buff.ly/2v1nZsj