Black History Month 2025 “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations” has invited us to explore the incredible leadership and history of Black Canadians.
Explore some of the outstanding work and resources from HSS scholars:
- “Black on the Ballot” - a four-part documentary podcast that shares stories from former candidates and officeholders outlining their experiences in Canadian politics
- Black Canadians in Electoral Politics report
- Démystifier la fatigue à l’université - Professor Marie Fall (in French only)
- Unheard and Underserved: Free Speech on Public Property Deserve Stronger Constitutional Protection – Jackob Nicolas
Take the time to engage with three important resources that continue to inspire and drive change:
- The Scarborough Charter serves as a guiding framework for advancing Black inclusion and equity across Canadian campuses. Read the Charter.
- The Halifax Declaration calls for the recognition of Black history, contributions, and culture as integral parts of Canada’s national narrative. Read the Halifax Declaration.
- The Federation’s Charter on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization in the Social Sciences and Humanities focuses on advancing EDID in the humanities and social sciences, calling for collective action to build inclusive research spaces. Read the Charter.
In honour of Black History Month 2025, Memorial University Assistant Professor Chinelo Ezenwa shared the following reflection:
“[Black leadership] means bringing communities together, inspiring people, and transforming narratives of oppression into success. It means moving away from the negative connotations placed on Black/Blackness. And it means learning to be bolder and more fearless in leadership. [...] I want us to critically reflect on history, Black history, to be open to new ideas and peoples, and to consider what we can do better in the present. I also hope that we remember the value of honest dialogue.”