September 12, 2024
Message of gratitude from the director
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for joining us at the Centre for Black Studies in Education’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration on September 5.
News & Stories: Black Excellence
September 11, 2024
‘Building and strengthening community’: Meet the 2024 Leaders and Legends award winners
The OISE Leaders and Legends awards program recognizes the many outstanding contributions of alumni and friends of OISE – locally and around the globe.
September 3, 2024
‘This is real action’: New OISE teacher training pathway will boost number of Black educators in schools
This week, over 30 Black aspiring educators will begin their journey in OISE’s Master of Teaching program as the inaugural cohort of the Black Future Educators Pathway. Designed to bridge gaps in representation and access, BFEP ensures equitable admissions and comprehensive student support.
August 29, 2024
La professeure Amal Madibbo nommée directrice adjointe du Département de SJE
La professeure Amal Madibbo est directrice adjointe du Département de la justice sociale en éducation (SJE) à l'IEPO depuis le 1er juillet 2024
July 15, 2024
Her work transcends borders, touches lives far and wide: A tribute to Professor Njoki Wane
A celebration was held to honour Professor Njoki Wane, who is retiring from her role as chair of the Department of Social Justice Education.
July 17, 2024
Prof. Nxumalo wins federal funding to launch a project on climate-responsive school gardening in South Africa
Fikile Nxumalo won federal funding from the NFRF’s International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation competition.
June 21, 2024
‘Come into the space and be uplifted’: Inside the Black/African Feminisms Conference at OISE
Organized by Professor Njoki Wane and her team of OISE graduate students, the Black/African Feminisms Conference brought together 200+ participants from around the globe to discuss issues vital to communities and people of African ancestry, particularly women.
February 16, 2021
Centring relationality at the IEN: Creating spaces to build good relations between Indigenous, Black-Indigenous, and Black people
IEN marked its recent 30th anniversary by re-centring and reasserting a commitment to relationships with Black, Indigenous, and Black-Indigenous people.
June 3, 2024
‘A more fulsome sense of Canadian history’: OISE alumna Rosemary Sadlier receives U of T honorary degree
Rosemary Sadlier – a U of T alumna, author, historian, educator, and social justice advocate – is to receive a U of T honorary degree this spring.
May 16, 2024
Welcome to our Newly Appointed Director
The Centre for Black Studies in Education (CBSE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Andrew B. Campbell as the new Director. We are excited for the leadership that Professor Campbell will bring to CBSE.
May 14, 2024
Thank You to our Outgoing Co-Directors
The Centre for Black Studies in Education would like to express its gratitude to our outgoing Co-Directors, Professor Ann Lopez and Professor Njoki Wane.
May 13, 2024
OISE alumni Drs. Cindy Sincliar and Ahmed Ilmi were each recently recognized with one of 17 awards, presented by the University of Toronto African Alumni Association during the seventh annual GOWN: African Scholars Awards. The initiative is founded and led by another alum, and current PhD candidate, Henry Ssasli.