Black History Month

Film Screening: Mina Shum’s The Ninth Floor

February 09, 2023
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
POD 250, Commons Conference Room

This Black History Month, learn incredible stories of Black resistance that transformed Canada, and the world. Join us on February 9, for a private screening of Mina Shum’s The Ninth Floor (external link) .

This film recounts the true story of a group of Black Caribbean students at Sir George Williams University (which merged with Loyola College to form what is now named Concordia University) in the late 1960s. The students raised claims of anti-Black racism by a white professor. When their claims were not taken seriously, Black students and allies mobilized in an act of resistance that would transcend generations.

Black Excellence Mixer

Thursday, February 16, 2023
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Student Learning Centre 8th Floor (341 Yonge Street)

Join us at the fourth annual Black Excellence Mixer where Black-identified staff, students and faculty can meet, create connections, support one another and share stories. This is a unique opportunity for attendees to strengthen community through music, dialogue and games! 

This event is hosted by the Tri-Mentoring Program & the Office of the Vice President, Equity and Community Inclusion  in partnership with Student Life & Campus Engagement and the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. 

On Canada Project

The On Canada Project (formerly the ON COVID-19 Project) was initially a passion project founded in June of 2020 by Samanta Krishnapillai to fill the gap in official communications about the COVID-19 pandemic that lacked compassion and did not speak to young Canadians, marginalized folks, and those with less privilege.
The Project harnesses the combined potential of young people, volunteerism, and social media to broadly disseminate credible information that is critical, conversational, and compassionate.

Fashion and Race Database

Founded by Dr Kim Jenkins

The Fashion and Race and Database™ provides a roadmap for lasting change in the fashion system, as it offers lessons and resources that diversify how we understand fashion. The database is an invaluable platform for those who agree that it’s time to challenge dominant narratives and harmful practices in fashion.

Update from the Presidential Implementation Committee to Confront Anti-Black Racism

Read about the latest progress to address the 14 recommendations of the Anti-Black Racism Campus Climate Review Report.