Centre for Black Studies in Education
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Welcome to the Centre for Black Studies in Education
The Centre for Black Studies in Education (CBSE) in the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education (¹û½´ÊÓƵ), University of Toronto, was established on January 1, 2022. The CBSE exists primarily to harness the knowledge of Black scholars and address anti-blackness & inequities that impact Black people in all aspects of Canadian life including education.
Latest News
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.
June 21, 2024
‘Come into the space and be uplifted’: Inside the Black/African Feminisms Conference at ¹û½´ÊÓƵ
Organized by Professor Njoki Wane and her team of ¹û½´ÊÓƵ 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.
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.
