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...]
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...]
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...]