Black Student Lounge
A Safe Space to Study, Relax and Connect
The Black Student Lounge (BSL) is a welcoming place for you to study, relax and connect with the community.
The lounge aims to counter the harms of institutional racism by creating safer spaces for healing and belonging.
It's open to Black students, TMU staff and faculty, fitting about 30 people. Inside, there are seats, tables, a screen, a whiteboard, computers, and a kitchenette for you to use while you enjoy the space.
"My university experience has been elevated since I discovered the BSL and I’m very grateful to the people who have worked to create this space."
Location: Kerr Hall West 77A (KHW 77A)
Hours: Monday to Sunday
7 a.m. to 12 a.m. (excluding holidays)
In addition to providing a safe space for Black community members, the BSL is used to host events. The Black Student Success team collaborates across teams to deliver regular programming in the BSL.
Black networks and committees at TMU as well as Black students and student-led groups may organize their own events, meet-ups and activities here.
Contact Us
For questions about upcoming events and how to access the space, please email Black Student Support at bsl@torontomu.ca.
In 2020, the Office of the Vice President, Equity and Community Inclusion published the (PDF file) Anti-Black Racism Campus Climate Review report. This report outlines the experiences of Black students, faculty and staff at Toronto Metropolitan University and contains six recommendations from students to help address anti-Black racism on campus.
One recommendation was to create a special place just for Black students, and so the Black Student Lounge was formed. It provides a space where students can feel safe and find belonging.
This initiative is part of TMU’s plan to address anti-Black racism and to help Black students succeed in campus life and beyond. You can find out more about progress with the Climate Review recommendations at the Presidential Implementation Committee to Confront Anti-Black Racism website.
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