The Political Science Department at Concordia University is organizing a community-led conversation on anti-black racism. These events are intended to encourage conversations among students, faculty, and staff on difficult issues surrounding anti-black racism in an open (although virtual) space in line with the recent recommendations of the EDI Working Group at Concordia.

Event #1

January 28th at 5pm

Student-led discussion on the role of members of the Political Science Department in moving beyond policy and beginning to address issues of anti-black racism.

In collaboration with Fimo Mitchell: a writer, world traveller and meditation guide. He's the founder of When The Village Meditates, a nonprofit dedicated to creating meditation programs for members of racialized and marginalized communities. In February, Fimo will release his third book titled Pastel Remembrances.

EDI Working Group Report

Event #2

February 17th at 5pm

Community-led roundtable discussion on universities' roles in anti-black racism initiatives in Montréal.

Joined by :

Annick Maugile Flavien is a Black community advocate, a Black scholar, the founding coordinator of the Black Perspectives Office (BPO), and a Co-chair on the President's Task Force on Anti-Black Racism at Concordia University.

Josie Fomé is a multimedia freelance Journalist with a keen interest on issues related to the African Continent and the African diaspora & Host of "Filling the Void w/ Josie" Podcast.

Kassandra Kernisan, Executive Director of DESTA Black Youth Network. DESTA was founded in 2006 with a mandate to focus on the employability needs of Black youth in Little Burgundy. An integrated strategy was adopted to address both systemic and personal barriers to employment, such as justice involvement, housing, and lack of resources.