{"id":39547,"date":"2024-04-03T09:55:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T13:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/?p=39547"},"modified":"2024-04-05T12:05:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T16:05:25","slug":"ttc-mural-honours-professor-carl-james","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/2024\/04\/03\/ttc-mural-honours-professor-carl-james\/","title":{"rendered":"TTC mural honours Professor Carl James"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/Carl-James-BANNER-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"TTC mural featuring a captivating portrait of Professor James adorned with textbook pages, symbolizing knowledge, literature and the power of education\" class=\"wp-image-39548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/Carl-James-BANNER-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/Carl-James-BANNER-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/Carl-James-BANNER.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Toronto Transit Commission\u2019s (TTC\u2019s) subway system recently became the canvas for a new mural honouring York University Distinguished Research Professor <strong>Carl James<\/strong> and his impact on community and racial equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The mural \u2013 which features an evocative portrait of James \u2013 can be viewed at the York University TTC subway station, as well as a bus wrap that\u2019s emblazoned on a TTC vehicle deployed from the Queensway Garage, and at various subway stops across the city. It pays tribute to Professor James\u2019 impactful contributions to education, community and racial equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mya Salau, a third-year student at the University of Toronto Scarborough, was commissioned for the project by AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives, a Canadian organization that describes itself as committed to supporting Black and Indigenous emerging artists in public art and Web3 activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salau\u2019s inspiration for the mural stemmed from her desire to capture the essence of James\u2019 teachings and accomplishments. To create the image, she used acrylic paint on canvas, then had the painting digitized to be displayed on TTC buses and murals. She also incorporated various visual elements to reflect his dedication to educational equality, youth studies, and race and ethnic relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI wanted the artwork to not only celebrate Professor James, but also to serve as a reminder of his profound impact on our community,\u201d Salau explained. \u201cThrough this mural, I hope to convey the essence of his teachings and inspire others to continue his legacy of advocacy and social change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mural features a captivating portrait of Professor James adorned with textbook pages, symbolizing knowledge, literature and the power of education. \u201cI also added a futuristic eye lens,\u201d Salau said, \u201cas a lot of his work advocates for future change and improving systems in Canadian society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mural \u2013 which features an evocative portrait of James \u2013 can be viewed at the York University TTC subway station, as well as a bus wrap that\u2019s emblazoned on a TTC vehicle deployed from the Queensway Garage, and at various subway stops across the city. It pays tribute to Professor James\u2019 impactful contributions to education, community and racial equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mya Salau, a third-year student at the University of Toronto Scarborough, was commissioned for the project by AstroSankofa Arts Initiatives, a Canadian organization that describes itself as committed to supporting Black and Indigenous emerging artists in public art and Web3 activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salau\u2019s inspiration for the mural stemmed from her desire to capture the essence of James\u2019 teachings and accomplishments. To create the image, she used acrylic paint on canvas, then had the painting digitized to be displayed on TTC buses and murals. She also incorporated various visual elements to reflect his dedication to educational equality, youth studies, and race and ethnic relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI wanted the artwork to not only celebrate Professor James, but also to serve as a reminder of his profound impact on our community,\u201d Salau explained. \u201cThrough this mural, I hope to convey the essence of his teachings and inspire others to continue his legacy of advocacy and social change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mural features a captivating portrait of Professor James adorned with textbook pages, symbolizing knowledge, literature and the power of education. \u201cI also added a futuristic eye lens,\u201d Salau said, \u201cas a lot of his work advocates for future change and improving systems in Canadian society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>James worked closely with Salau as she shaped the mural over various iterations. \u201cI very much appreciate that Mya was able to share an early version of the painting, and use my comments to develop the final version,\u201d he says. \u201cHer efforts to represent me and my scholarship in the painting reflects her reading of my work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/Carl-James-mural-768x1024-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo of the Carl James mural at York University subway station\" class=\"wp-image-39549\" width=\"362\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/Carl-James-mural-768x1024-1.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/Carl-James-mural-768x1024-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2024\/04\/Carl-James-mural-768x1024-1-300x400.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><figcaption><sub>The Carl James mural at York University subway station. (Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YorkUeducation\/status\/1757853491484147821\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">York University\u2019s Faculty of Education<\/a>.)<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That work, in a nutshell, is about addressing systemic inequalities in Canadian education and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From his early days as a community organizer to his current role as the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora at York University, James has provided research on race, education and immigration that sheds light on the challenges faced by Black students in the Greater Toronto Area. His investigations have catalyzed significant policy changes, including the end of academic and applied streaming for Grade 9 students in Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is not about research for research\u2019s sake, but to inform action,\u201d James said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/2024\/02\/22\/becoming-professor-carl-james\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recently published interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCommunity is often a central feature for those who have been marginalized, and it is through collaboration and advocacy that we can bring about meaningful change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That work, in a nutshell, is about addressing systemic inequalities in Canadian education and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From his early days as a community organizer to his current role as the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora at York University, James has provided research on race, education and immigration that sheds light on the challenges faced by Black students in the Greater Toronto Area. His investigations have catalyzed significant policy changes, including the end of academic and applied streaming for Grade 9 students in Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is not about research for research\u2019s sake, but to inform action,\u201d James said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/2024\/02\/22\/becoming-professor-carl-james\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recently published interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCommunity is often a central feature for those who have been marginalized, and it is through collaboration and advocacy that we can bring about meaningful change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unveiling of the mural on Feb. 24 coincided with Black History Month, a time to celebrate the rich contributions of Black Canadians to society. 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