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From student engagement to shaping future learners, Benjamin’s path reflects the power of community, representation, and possibility.
George Brown Polytechnic’s Chef School hosted its third annual Roots & Recipes event as part of Black Futures Month, bringing together students, faculty, and community members for a powerful celebration of Black culinary heritage.
George Brown Polytechnic has formalized a partnership with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) announced February 5, 2026, at the BEA's annual Demo Day.
George Brown Polytechnic unveils William Peyton Hubbard Atrium in celebration of Black Futures Month
George Brown Polytechnic officially opened its 2026 Black Futures Month programming on February 5 with the unveiling of the newly named William Peyton Hubbard Atrium at the Chef School.
Dr. Gervan Fearon, President of George Brown Polytechnic, reflects on why we are honouring William Peyton Hubbard by naming our Chef School atrium after him, and reaffirming our commitment to equity, inclusion, and the values that shape our community.
George Brown kicks off Black Futures Month with a celebration of legacy, leadership, and imagination
Black Futures Month begins today at George Brown Polytechnic, marking a month of learning, gathering, and action that connects Black histories with present-day community and future-focused institutional commitments.
Hubbard’s connection to the Chef School reflects George Brown’s broader legacy of embedding equity, innovation, and public purpose into its academic and community spaces.
George Brown welcomed acclaimed author, advocate and researcher Dr. Ingrid Waldron for an inspiring fireside chat and viewing of There’s Something in the Water: Environmental Racism in Indigenous & Black Communities.