On April 11, 2019, students, staff, and faculty joined Dr. Denise O'Neil Green for “Seeing the Racial Water: A Conversation with Robin DiAngelo”, a Dine and Discourse Lecture. Robin DiAngelo is an Affiliate Associate Professor of Education at the University of Washington. Her work on White Fragility has influenced the international dialogue on race. In addition to her academic … [Read more...]
Reflecting on the 4th of July
While having a coffee on Canada Day (July 1), reading Kaleem Hawa's article about patriotism in Canada, I thought about the 4th and it's connection to patriotism. Then my mind flashed to my elementary school days, saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing The Star Spangled Banner every morning through grade school. We also sang The Black National Anthem too! My mind then … [Read more...]
Soup and Substance Session: Are Canadians Too Polite?
On March 12, 2018, the Ryerson University's Office of the Vice President Equity and Community Inclusion held its Winter 2018 Soup and Substance session entitled: "Are Canadians Too Polite: Addressing Global Perspectives on White Privilege and Oppression in Canada and Beyond", a discussion that was a precursor to the upcoming White Privilege Conference - Global in Toronto to be … [Read more...]
Q&A with Denise O’Neil Green
(Republished with permission of Ryerson University; Some links and text style edits added by The Institutional Diversity Blog) Ryerson's first Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion discusses her journey from Chicago to Toronto TORONTO, April 12, 2018 - By: Will Sloan Why do you think Ryerson decided to include a vice-president portfolio that focuses on … [Read more...]
New Game+: Relearning Life With A Disability
Last year I had the opportunity to be keynote for the Awards Banquet and Induction Ceremony segment of the 6th Annual International Colloquium on Black Males in Education 2017 held in Toronto, Ontario. When I thought about what remarks I could offer this audience of Black American and Canadian men and women, I couldn't help but think about my son and his experiences in post … [Read more...]