Rosemary Sadlier OOnt [Order of Ontario] is a renowned diversity, inclusion, and equity consultant, social justice advocate, researcher, best selling author, and international speaker specializing in Black History, anti-racism, and women's issues. With a remarkable 22-year tenure as President of the Ontario Black History Society, she spearheaded the establishment of February as Black History Month nationwide and with over 20 years of advocacy, secured the recognition of August 1st as Emancipation Day at all levels of government. Sadlier played a pivotal role in the creation of the national day for the Hon. Lincoln Alexander as well as a bust of him at Queen’s Park. She has provided expert input to various organizations, including the UN Rapporteur on Race Relations, the Royal Ontario Museum, the Canadian Museum of Human Rights, Historica and the Bi-National Study of the Underground Railroad. She has been honoured with Hon. Doctorates from University of Toronto, OCAD and TMU (pending). As an educator, she has contributed to African Canadian curriculum development, national exhibits, and publications, authoring eight books on African Canadian history. Committed to social justice, Sadlier uses the lens of Black History to educate and empower others.
She is the sole proprietor of Sadlier Communications and provides speaking engagements, keynote speeches, consulting, and other services.
Keywords: BLACK HISTORY, BLACK CANADIAN HISTORY, WOMEN'S HISTORY