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...] about Reflecting on the 4th of July
Ryerson University
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...] about Soup and Substance Session: Are Canadians Too Polite?
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 equity and … [Read more...] about Q&A with Denise O’Neil Green
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