Anti-Black racism

Aiyana Walker, in beige pants and a lace blouse, is standing with one arm resting on the hijab covered head of Mariam Mohamed, who is looking sideways, a playful expression on her face

What a Mentor Makes Possible

The Imani Mentorship Program connects high school students with university mentors – and helps young people imagine a future they may consider out of reach Read More

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A Prescription for Equality

A new medical academy at U of T Scarborough will try to close Canada’s racial health gap Read More

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Blurring the Blue Line

Student Rachel Bromberg and alum Asante Haughton are helping to create a response service for mental health crisis calls in Toronto that relies less on police Read More

U of T researchers in lab coats and masks working at desks with test tubes and note papers

Hope in a Difficult Time

Three reasons to feel inspired about U of T in an otherwise challenging year Read More

Raquel Russell standing on a path surrounded by trees

Out of Action, Comes Hope

U of T is stepping up efforts against anti-Black racism and moving toward greater inclusion Read More

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Woke

The term emerges from African-American vernacular as a call to action, says U of T prof Cassandra Lord Read More

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Black and Blue

How do we restore trust between minority communities and police? Read More

Prof. Jooyoung Lee (left) with rapper Big Flossy

Rap Dreams

Where gangs rule, hip hop is a strongly positive force for youth, study finds Read More