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Six Black women are sitting on stage, talking and laughing with big smiles on their face

June 21, 2024

‘Come into the space and be uplifted’: Inside the Black/African Feminisms Conference at OISE

Organized by Professor Njoki Wane and her team of OISE graduate students, the Black/African Feminisms Conference brought together 200+ participants from around the globe to discuss issues vital to communities and people of African ancestry, particularly women.

June 3, 2024

‘A more fulsome sense of Canadian history’: OISE alumna Rosemary Sadlier receives U of T honorary degree

Rosemary Sadlier – a U of T alumna, author, historian, educator, and social justice advocate – is to receive a U of T honorary degree this spring.

A poster introducing Professor Andrew B. Campbell as the new CBSE Director.

May 16, 2024

Welcome to our Newly Appointed Director

The Centre for Black Studies in Education (CBSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Andrew B. Campbell as the new Director. We are excited for the leadership that Professor Campbell will bring to CBSE.

A graphic thanking the outgoing Co-Directors of the Centre for Black Studies in Education, Ann Lopez and Njoki Wane.

May 14, 2024

Thank You to our Outgoing Co-Directors

The Centre for Black Studies in Education would like to express its gratitude to our outgoing Co-Directors, Professor Ann Lopez and Professor Njoki Wane.

May 13, 2024

‘A powerful source of inspiration’: OISE alumni celebrated at African Scholars Awards

OISE alumni Drs. Cindy Sincliar and Ahmed Ilmi were each recently recognized with one of 17 awards, presented by the University of Toronto African Alumni Association during the seventh annual GOWN: African Scholars Awards. The initiative is founded and led by another alum, and current PhD candidate, Henry Ssasli.

February 20, 2024

Andrew B. Campbell of OISE is recognized for his commitment to advancing equity in education

Addrew B. Campbell receives the 2024 Boonoonoonos Black History Month Award

January 25, 2024

OISE's Centre for Black Studies in Education (CBSE) Discuss Their Future Goals and Black History Month

The Centre for Black Students in Education opened its doors in January 2023, with the official unveiling taking place in the summer of 2023.

dean walker wishes and welcome event 2023

December 13, 2023

New faces, sad goodbyes, big achievements: OISE’s 2023 Year in Review

Here is a glimpse into the ongoing endeavors, memories and takeaways from OISE in 2023.

Image of CLD Conference Speakers and Attendees

November 8, 2023

The Centre for Leadership & Diversity (CLD) Conference Success

The Centre for Leadership & Diversity (CLD) 4th Annual International Conference was held on October 13th-14th, 2023 at OISE.

Image of Attendees at the Black Student Connect Event

September 27, 2023

LHAE Black Student Connect Inaugural Event Success

The LHAE Black Student Connect hosted its inaugural event on September 15th, 2023.

A group of three Black youth are sitting around a table in classroom setting and engaged in converation

September 5, 2023

Voices of Black youth remind adults in schools to listen — and act to empower them

PhD candidate Tanitiã Munroe explores youth participatory action research as a promising approach to support Black students' self-determination and agency.

Dr. Lance McCready meeting students from the Black Summer Leadership Program

August 24, 2023

Building Black Youth Agency Through Youth Participatory Action Research and Community Engagement

Tanitiã Munroe, a PhD candidate in the Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education, leads a research team that trains Black students in youth participatory action research (YPAR).