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By Dr. Gervan Fearon When we talk about creating more inclusive workplaces, this effort is most often framed as a moral imperative. In other words, we should strive for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) because it is the right thing to do. This is absolutely true and it can form the normative...
The mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, on May 14 provided a grim reminder of the violence and racism experienced by Black individuals not only in the United States but also here in Canada. Over this same weekend, a mass shooting also took place at a Taiwanese church in Laguna Woods...
George Brown takes another big step forward in our work to eliminate racism at the college with the release of an action plan to guide our efforts in creating affirming, equitable and inclusive learning and working environments. The Anti-Racism Action Plan lays out the tangible steps George Brown...
This February we celebrated Black Futures Month — an exciting initiative developed by George Brown College’s Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services (OAREHRS), Teaching and Learning Exchange (TLX) and Student Success. The college hosted virtual events celebrating Black innovation...
We caught up with four George Brown College alumni for Black Futures Month who since graduating continue to create, innovate, and inspire while pursuing entrepreneurial goals. These alumni are making change today with an eye on the future. Learn more about them below.
For Black Futures Month, we’re catching up with George Brown College graduates to celebrate their success and to find out how they’re continuing to chart an inspiring path forward. Joshua Hyman’s luxury art is about to reach a new height. The George Brown College School of Design grad is set to...
For Black Futures Month, we’re catching up with George Brown College graduates to celebrate their success and to find out how they’re continuing to chart an inspiring path forward. Vivene Roberts never stops moving to ensure the needs of marginalized children and youth in foster care are being met...
For Black Futures Month, we're catching up with George Brown College graduates to celebrate their success and to find out how they're continuing to chart an inspiring path forward. As Dymika Harte continues to excel as an entrepreneur, she's doing everything she can to ensure others benefit from her...
Social Service Worker grad looks to expand online community for Black women to discuss mental health
For Black Futures Month, we’re catching up with George Brown College graduates to celebrate their success and to find out how they’re continuing to chart an inspiring path forward. Juline Sutton runs an online community that provides a safe space for Black women to discuss issues related to mental...
George Brown College has created a space dedicated to promoting pathways and opportunities that lead to the future success of Black students at George Brown. The Black Futures Hub, located at the Daniels Waterfront – City of the Arts building at Waterfront Campus, will provide space for Black and...