Black Research Network

Events | Thursday, June 19, 2025

MPH Black Health Fireside Chat with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs

Join the Master of Public Health in Black Health program for a fireside chat with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, New York...

Anti-Racism Public and Population Health

Events | Thursday, January 30, 2025

BRN Research Conversation Series: Understanding Racial Dynamics in Institutional Navigation

The BRN Research Conversation Series connects University of Toronto researchers for insightful and meaningful conversations about Black-led research and leadership. ...

Anti-Racism Social Justice Social Sciences

News | Thursday, June 6, 2024

‘A more fulsome sense of Canadian history’: OISE alumna Rosemary Sadlier receives U of T honorary degree

Rosemary Sadlier became president of the Ontario Black History Society, a role that changed how we think about history here,...

Anti-Racism Black Excellence Community

News | Monday, March 18, 2024

UTSC prof explores experiences of Canadian-born youth of Somali descent

Ahmed Ilmi has witnessed firsthand the lack of inclusion and support for Black Muslim youth in the classroom – a topic...

Anti-Racism Black Diaspora Education Social Sciences UTSC

News | Thursday, March 14, 2024

KPE student athlete centers movement and leadership in event program for racialized students

For the past six years, Jasmine Lew has balanced a successful athletic career, studies and volunteering roles. In 2020, Lew added yet...

Anti-Racism Physical education and development curriculum, pedagogy and didactics Student Stories UofT

News | Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Connaught project set to create a roadmap to eliminate anti-Black racism in health care

For the past three decades, Notisha Massaquoi has advocated for the health of Black communities across Canada. In March, the renowned...

Anti-Racism Black Health BRN Researcher Profile Series Health care access, privilege or marginalization Public and Population Health

News | Monday, July 17, 2023

Janelle Joseph honoured with CALS award for pioneering work in leisure studies

When Janelle Joseph, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE), steps into her IDEAS...

Anti-Racism Physical education and development Physical education and development curriculum, pedagogy and didactics UofT

News | Monday, June 12, 2023

‘I want to be that person for someone’: Daniels Faculty grad dedicated to mentorship, representation and social justice in architecture

Zanira Ali chose the University of Toronto to pursue her master’s studies in architecture because it was a place that...

Anti-Racism Humanities and the Arts Social Justice UofT

News | Wednesday, May 24, 2023

BRN project to help deepen commitment to EDI at one U of T Medicine department

Firm and accessible equity, diversity and inclusion strategies are vital to ensure all employees at a given institution feel welcomed...

Anti-Racism BRN equity Leadership UofT

News | Monday, May 1, 2023

How to make a Toronto institution elite but not elitist? Rhonda McEwen featured in the Toronto Star

Rhonda McEwen, president and vice-chancellor of Victoria University, spoke to the Toronto Star about her experience almost a year after taking...

Anti-Racism Black Excellence BRN Community Leadership UofT