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SUMMARY:Black History and Liberation Month
DESCRIPTION:The motion to officially recognize February as Black History Month was introduced in the House of Commons in 1995 by the first Black woman elected to Parliament\, the Honourable Jean Augustine. The University of Toronto joins in celebrating and recognizing the change makers of African descent in Canadian history\, who shaped the fabric of Canadian society and impacted innovation in all sectors including science\, engineering\, medicine\, public health\, education\, politics\, and the arts. \n“In the field of social work — given our objectives to recognize\, challenge and eradicate systems of oppression (including those in which we have played key roles) — I think it is fitting to ensure that we also focus on stories of Black liberation and social transformation\,” wrote FIFSW Dean Charmaine Williams last year. “This is why I like the idea of calling this month Black History and Liberation Month.” \n\nUPCOMING FIFSW EVENTS\nAlumni Association Event Series: Black Health Equity and the Culture of Accountability\, with Notisha Massaquoi\nDate to be shared shortly.\n6:30pm to 8:00pm\nPresented by the FIFSW Alumni Association \nAlumni Association Event Series: Healing Through Afrocentric Care: Foundations of Afrocentric Care and its Impact on Black Communities and Practitioners\, with Amma Gyamfowa\nMonday\, February 26\, 2024\n6:30pm to 8:00pm\nPresented by the FIFSW Alumni Association \nInvisible Wounds: Stories of Survivorship – Film Screening for Black History Month\nWednesday\, February 28\, 2024\n6:00pm to 8:00pm\nPresented by FIFSW in partnership with The CRIB \n\nUPCOMING U of T EVENTS\nView the University of Toronto’s Black History 365 Calendar\nView Black History Month events presented by the University’s Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office (ARCDO)\nA Celebration of Black History Through Music\nSaturday\, February 10\, 2024\n7:30 to 9:00pm\nIsabel Bader Theatre\nA performance by the Faculty of Music Gospel Choir \n\nOntario Association of Social Workers (OASW)\nOASW is presenting a free\, online series spotlighting Black innovation\, leadership and Black-centric approaches in social work. \nView OASW’s upcoming Black Voices in Social Work events. \n\nU OF T ANTI-BLACK RACISM TASK FORCE REPORT\nThe U of T institutional Anti-Black Racism Task Force was formed to address anti-Black racism and to promote Black inclusion and excellence within the University of Toronto tri-campus community. Throughout the course of the 2020-21 academic year\, the Task Force reviewed existing University policies\, processes\, and practices and considered others that would address anti-Black racism. The Report of the University of Toronto Anti-Black Racism Task Force was delivered to the President\, Vice-President Human Resources and Equity\, and Provost on March 31\, 2021\, and provided actionable recommendations to further Black inclusion and excellence at the University. \nSince the Report’s release in 2021\, students\, staff\, faculty\, and librarians across the University community have collaborated to develop initiatives that directly address the Report’s recommendations. Learn about some some of the initiatives that have been launched as a result of the Anti-Black Racism Task Force Report. \nReview U of T’s Equity Commitments and its progress in addressing recommendations that were developed to respond to the needs of campus communities experiencing racism and/or discrimination.  \n\n 
URL:https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/event/black-history-and-liberation-month/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Dates of Awareness
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