In this video blog series, I review Michelle Obama’s book Becoming. This review is different from others in that I share some of my personal connections and similarities to Michelle Obama because we both grew up on the South Side of Chicago at the same time. I’ve also made an interesting discovery that I will share. In essence, I’m sharing my Becoming experience. I hope you … [Read more...] about My Becoming Experience
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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...] about New Game+: Relearning Life With A Disability
Denise O’Neil Green Appointed Ryerson University’s First Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion
(Republished with permission of Ryerson University; Some links and text style edits added by The Institutional Diversity Blog) New position created to provide strategic leadership in equity, diversity and inclusion TORONTO, April 28, 2017 --- Ryerson University is pleased to announce that Denise O’Neil Green, whose leadership and advocacy have helped to establish … [Read more...] about Denise O’Neil Green Appointed Ryerson University’s First Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion
100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women 2016: The Book
The impetus for this book came when we, three Black Canadian women (Dr. Jean Augustine, Dauna Jones-Simmonds, & Dr. Denise O’Neil Green), were at a breakfast meeting and the question arose, “Where are all the accomplished Black Canadian women?”. We realized that Black Canadian women have had a long history of quiet accomplishment that has, for the … [Read more...] about 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women 2016: The Book
Honouring Black Canadian Women: A Glittering Ceremony Recognizing Accomplished Black Canadians
(Republished with permission; Some links and text style edits added by The Institutional Diversity Blog) On Thursday, June 16th, 2016, the anticipated book 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women 2016 Edition was launched at a glittering ceremony gala inside The Brighton Convention & Event Centre in Scarborough, Ontario. Over 700 guests were in attendance with special guest … [Read more...] about Honouring Black Canadian Women: A Glittering Ceremony Recognizing Accomplished Black Canadians