I am a middle-aged African-American woman, single mother of two, raised as the youngest of eight children by a mother with a 10th-grade education. I grew up on the East Coast in an impoverished and crime-ridden former industrial town where the illegal drug trade is now the mainstay of the economy. From the description of me above, some might have me currently pegged as … [Read more...] about Life at the Intersection of Race, Gender and Class
Equity
Ryerson University’s Soup and Substance Series: Winter 2014
The Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Ryerson University presents the Soup & Substance Series, a series of noon hour moderated panel discussions held on the 7th Floor of Heaslip House at 297 Victoria Street. While enjoying a warm bowl of soup and refreshments, participants will engage panelists in an open conversation on a range of diversity related … [Read more...] about Ryerson University’s Soup and Substance Series: Winter 2014
EDI Tech Corner: Understanding Social Media Marketing (Part 1)
They say "Facebook is for the people you used to know, LinkedIn is for the people you know now, and Twitter is for the people you want to know". The essence of this statement gives you an idea of how best to use these networks for Social Media Marketing. These seo reseller companies can help you to improve your site traffic and also your sales by using Search Engine … [Read more...] about EDI Tech Corner: Understanding Social Media Marketing (Part 1)
Being Aboriginal@Ryerson, Part II: Soup and Substance Series
Join us Wednesday, November 27th for the Being Aboriginal@Ryerson, Part II Soup and Substance Series Session. In this session, students, staff and faculty will discuss their experiences in the mainstream post-secondary system and envision wholistic and inclusionary strategies for change for a second time. The Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Ryerson … [Read more...] about Being Aboriginal@Ryerson, Part II: Soup and Substance Series
Latest Soup & Substance Tackles Important Issue of Race and Racism
By Antoinette Mercurio (Reposted with permission; some links added by the Institutional Diversity Blog) The monthly Soup & Substance series isn’t shying away from covering any topics in the equity, diversity and inclusion category including the latest session on race and racism. The conversation at the recent Soup & Substance has turned to Canadians and their … [Read more...] about Latest Soup & Substance Tackles Important Issue of Race and Racism