Beyond the Finish Line: Exploring Black Canadian Sport Histories – Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education & Department of History

Many histories of sport are limited to celebrating successful figures of the past, which is certainly uplifting. But they often fail to unpack why true progress remains elusive within sport and beyond, despite such triumphs.

Join U of T’s Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education & Department of History for a special lecture by eminent Black sports scholar Ornella Nzindukiyimana, exploring what it means to be a Black athlete in Canada today and the pivotal role of sport in our culture as both a platform for struggle and liberation.

The lecture will be followed by a moderated Q & A session and a social reception, with complimentary refreshments from The Peoples Caribbean Dutchpot.

Join the hosts in community for an evening of reflection and imagination, as they look beyond the finish line and examine the impact that erasure of Black histories can have on possibilities for visioning Black futures.