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The United Nations recently adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity, emphasising that claims for reparations represent a concrete step towards remedy.  The resolution spearheaded by Ghana received 123 votes in favour while three countries – Argentina, Israel and the United States – voted against, and 52 abstained.

The Ottawa Declaration on Black Health in Canada drives a bold and urgent mission: to end the invisibility of the health realities Black communities face and to demand meaningful change.

Black History Month brings moments of celebration, learning and recognition across campus.

As we begin Black History Month 2025, discussions about equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) have become more urgent than ever. Across North America, EDI itself is being questioned, with policies and frameworks supporting it facing increasing scrutiny.

The fourth annual Black Excellence Gala February 2 is an evening dedicated to celebrating and reflecting on the rich heritage and diverse journeys of Black communities in Canada.

In 2020, the Government of Canada acknowledged that Black communities in our country face “health and social inequities linked to a process of discrimination at multiple levels of society, including individual, interpersonal, institutional and societal discrimination.”

Professor Julie Ada is guiding her students through the challenging terrain of anti-Black racism in the Canadian legal system.

Exploration and innovation thrive when diversity is a feature of our research ecosystem. During Black History Month, we invite you to listen to three uOttawa professors, who are leading research in different fields, to hear about their experiences as Black academics. Learn from them in this short video series.