Black History Month, yes but what is next?

This event has been postponed.
Feb 23, 2023

Francophonie

Black History Month

Join CARFfI for a discussion organized by GaCran (Groupe d'action contre le racisme antinoirEs) entitled 'Black History Month, yes but what is next?', a presentation rethinking Black History Month and the risks it represents. Join us and together we will reduce racism.

Event postponed

Description of the event

CARFfI extends an invitation to attend a panel discussion organized by GaCran (Action Group Against AntiBlack Racism) on the issues surrounding Black History Month in our schools. This panel will focus on the implications of the celebration: What is being celebrated and what are the consequences? What should be celebrated and by whom? After or before, February, what is being done to ensure an education free of anti-black racism?

Speakers

Jacques Touré, program specialist for Formation à l'enseignement at the Faculty of Education and doctoral candidate at the Québec University in Outaouais.
Awad Ibrahim, full professor at the Faculty of Education and and holder of the Air Canada Professorship on Anti-Racism.