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
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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
Former President Bill Clinton Reflects on Inclusion
In this video post, I discuss former U.S. President Bill Clinton's remarks on Inclusion at Canada's largest conference for senior-level HR professionals, the Top Employer Summit, where he was the keynote speaker. I want to hear from you on this topic: What are your thoughts on Inclusive Societies, Inclusive Economics, and Inclusive Politics? I look forward to your … [Read more...] about Former President Bill Clinton Reflects on Inclusion
Publication To Spotlight “Accomplished Black Women’’
By Lincoln Depradine, Pride Contributing Writer. (Republished with permission from Pride News Magazine (Canada's Weekly African Canadian and Caribbean News Magazine); some links and text style edits added by The Institutional Diversity Blog) A trio of African-Canadian females is spearheading an attempt to document, and publish, a book chronicling the achievements of black … [Read more...] about Publication To Spotlight “Accomplished Black Women’’
Black History Month in Canada
This month, as we celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to share what I've learned about Black History Month in Canada. Please watch the video below (or on my YouTube channel) and hear what I learned about how Black History Month is celebrated in Canada. Here are a few highlighted resources that I mention in the video, along with a few informative slides on the … [Read more...] about Black History Month in Canada