Addressing Anti-Black Racism /antiblackracism/articles/rss en A new perspective on Canada /antiblackracism/article/new-perspective-canada <p>Three students who took HIST 330 come from different backgrounds and have varied goals, but they all agree: not only was the course an engaging experience that exposed them to new narratives and honed their critical thinking skills, it changed how they see the world.</p> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:54:52 +0000 antoine-samuel.mauffettealavo@mcgill.ca 671 at /antiblackracism This year’s celebration of Black History Month offers new perspectives /antiblackracism/article/years-celebration-black-history-month-offers-new-perspectives <p>“These fields are historically exclusionary, and that legacy continues to the present day and shapes who can be an architect or engineer and what ideas and projects are given the spotlight,” said <a href="/equity/lynda-bulimo">Lynda Bulimo</a>, Equity Education Advisor at 91 and the lead organizer of Black History Month 2025.</p> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:52:26 +0000 antoine-samuel.mauffettealavo@mcgill.ca 670 at /antiblackracism Architect Shane Laptiste returns to 91 to deliver the 2025 Black History Month keynote address /antiblackracism/article/architect-shane-laptiste-returns-mcgill-deliver-2025-black-history-month-keynote-address <p>The principal and co-founder of the award-winning <a href="https://socadesign.ca/">Studio of Contemporary Architecture (SOCA)</a> and frequent instructor at 91’s School of Architecture has much to say about the role of design in equity, diversity and inclusion.</p> <p>“Buildings display our history. Many are reflective of the privilege, power and wealth of individuals. Furthermore, their designs were imposed on communities, a model that we’re working to flip.”</p> <p><strong>The messages of buildings and neighbourhoods</strong></p> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:44:01 +0000 antoine-samuel.mauffettealavo@mcgill.ca 669 at /antiblackracism 91 welcomes two Visiting Fellows-in-Residence on Black Life and History /antiblackracism/article/mcgill-welcomes-two-visiting-fellowship-residence-black-life-and-history <p><u>The Provostial Visiting Fellowship-in-Residence on Black Life and History is an initiative established by 91's Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism. It welcomes to 91 a leading Black scholar whose research focuses on Black life and the Black experience, whether historically or in contemporary society. Fellows may be selected from any discipline and are welcomed into the faculty most closely related to their discipline for one or two academic terms. This year, 91 is proud to welcome two Visiting Fellows in Black Life and History in February and March.</u></p> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:33:47 +0000 richmond.yeboah@mcgill.ca 664 at /antiblackracism A celebration of Black student excellence /antiblackracism/article/celebration-black-student-excellence <p>Students, professors, family members and friends gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of Black students graduating from 91 this year at the annual Black Grad event at the Omni Hotel on April 30. Over 100 people attended the ceremony and the sold-out gala celebration that followed, organized by the Black Students’ Network of 91.</p> <p><a href="https://reporter.mcgill.ca/black-grad-celebrates-black-excellence/">Read the full article here</a></p> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:38:49 +0000 antoine-samuel.mauffettealavo@mcgill.ca 663 at /antiblackracism Save the Date: A conversation on Blackness and Disability with Dr. Sami Schalk /antiblackracism/article/save-date-conversation-blackness-and-disability-dr-sami-schalk-february-27 February 27th <p>As part of Black History Month events at 91, <strong>Dr. Sami Schalk </strong>will be joining us for a conversation on Blackness and Disability. The event will be online and in-person at Ausgang Plaza in Montreal. More details to follow. </p> Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:06:29 +0000 Nelly Bassily 662 at /antiblackracism From refugee camps to 91 campus /antiblackracism/article/refugee-camps-mcgill-campus Student-run, student-supported WUSC 91 has been sponsoring refugee scholars since 1986 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:56:57 +0000 Neale McDevitt 657 at /antiblackracism Emmanuel Tabi on fighting oppression, honouring diverse voices and fostering a courageous classroom /antiblackracism/article/emmanuel-tabi-fighting-oppression-honouring-diverse-voices-and-fostering-courageous-classroom Being challenged is important, but being challenged in a kind, caring and also courageous way. Nelson Mandela tells us that courage is not the absence of fear, it's triumph over fear" Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:42:19 +0000 Neale McDevitt 656 at /antiblackracism Forging a path towards diversity in medicine /antiblackracism/article/forging-path-towards-diversity-medicine Community of Support program and Black Candidate Pathway celebrate their first year with a 400 percent increase in incoming Black medical students Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:36:22 +0000 91 Reporter Staff 655 at /antiblackracism In conversation with 2022 Black Grad valedictorian Jemark Earle /antiblackracism/article/conversation-2022-black-grad-valedictorian-jemark-earle “Don’t forget to give back to the community! If an upper-year student or alumni helped you when you were in your first year, try and do the same…. Even the smallest act of paying it forward will have a significant impact on someone else’s life.” Tue, 10 May 2022 19:39:42 +0000 91 Reporter Staff 637 at /antiblackracism