Unit 1: Introduction to the Course: Anti-Black Racism in Canada
Week 3 – Celebrating Black Life
This week we largely focused on the Canadian education system, and how anti-Black racism has persistently marginalized and produced barriers for Black students. As you reflect on the content and our discussions, we invite you to explore the following, and continue our celebration of Black life.
Music
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill
- Debut solo album by music icon Lauryn Hill, touching on themes of love, society, and freedom through the sounds of reggae, hip hop and soul.
Reading
- Advocacy article: A Climate Resilience Lab with a Racial Justice Lens
- Article highlighting the Climate Resilience Lab consisting of in U of T academics, policymakers and community stakeholders to build climate resilience strategies that help Black and racialized communities.
- Advocacy article: Black In Newfoundland: We’re Small But We’re Mighty
- Short article by Thandi O’Grady about the perseverance associated with being Black in Newfoundland.
Community Organization
- Freedom School Toronto
- Freedom School Toronto is mentioned near the end of Chapter 8 in Policing Black Lives. This is a link to their website to learn more about their mission.
Reading
- Advocacy article: Hip Hop Artist and Educator Marcus Singleton Embraces his Role at Hart House
- Educator and PhD candidate Marcus Singleton is bringing hip hop education to Hart House, University of Toronto’s centre for experiential education outside the classroom.
