Event
Black Resistance Against the Status Quo: A Black History Month Panel
Feb. 24, 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Thames Hall Atrium, Thames Hall
Often the word "resistance" evokes images of defiance, but in this context, we choose to frame it as a force for positive advocacy—a call for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across key sectors like education, health care, criminal justice and child welfare. It is about the collective effort to address the systemic challenges that impact Black communities while reimagining a future where EDI is a lived reality.
This panel will bring together leaders with invaluable perspectives on systemic anti-Black racism and the lived experiences of Black communities. The panel will explore the multifaceted dimensions of Black resistance, particularly how it manifests in advocating for justice, equitable access to care and education and the protection of human dignity.
This event is hosted in collaboration with Western Law, the Robbins Ollivier Speaker Series Committee, the Black Law Student's Association (BLSA) Western Chapter, King's University College, and Black at Western Future Lawyers.
