In the media: Professor Carl James to receive Honorary Doctorate from McGill University

Luminaries in their fields, this year’s Hon Docs will be honoured during Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies, running from May 28 to June 5 Ten exceptional individuals will receive honorary degrees from McGill as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This year’s recipients represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents. […]

TTC mural honours Professor Carl James

The Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC’s) subway system recently became the canvas for a new mural honouring York University Distinguished Research Professor Carl James and his impact on community and racial equity.

Becoming Professor Carl James

Now a prominent academic, York's Faculty of Education Jean Augustine Chair reflects on experiences of Black community in 1970s Toronto

Annual Jean Augustine Chair event shines spotlight on Black artists

Members of the York University community are invited to celebrate Black artistic talent during a showcase of performances on Feb. 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., when the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora presents Word, Sound, Power: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression.

WORD, SOUND, POWER: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression

Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate celebration of Black artistry, where words, sounds, and power collide in a night to remember! Come join us for an unforgettable evening at the Tributes Communities Recital Hall as we celebrate the rich, and diverse world of Black artistic expression. This annual event promises to be a […]

In the media: Sankofa Square? What's behind the proposed new name for Yonge-Dundas Square

The debate over what Yonge-Dundas Square will be renamed to seems to finally have an answer: city council voted on "Sankofa Square"

York U celebrates Canadian changemaker Jean Augustine, full funding of endowed Chair in her name

The $1.5 million federal contribution represents a major milestone for the endowed Chair – now fully funded with more than $3 million, thanks in large part to many years of dedicated grassroots fundraising efforts led by Augustine, supported by her devoted network, and backed by matching funds provided by the University.

Film Screening - STEADFAST: The Messenger and the Message

  Join us for a screening of STEADFAST: The Messenger and The Message — The Story of Jean Augustine’s journey from Happy Hill, Grenada to being the first Black woman elected to Canada’s House of Commons and the first Black woman to serve in Canada’s federal Cabinet. The Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine is a Canadian […]

In the media - ‘We’re just getting started’: Aurora launch pad for road tennis in Ontario

The game that started almost 100 years ago on the streets of Barbados, with courts drawn out on tar or cement and vines or chalk used to mark boundaries, is now making its way into the classrooms of the York Region District School Board.

Cultivating Black Joy: Critical Literacy Through Student Voice

The list of facilitators for the Nubian Book Club (NBC) 2023 features a number of York U Faculty of Education alumni.