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Hart House at U of T presents a collaborative effort, born of a diverse range of voices and situated at the crossroads of gender, race, faith and activism. “She’s Malcolm X” will shine a spotlight on the often ignored history of Black Muslim women and their contributions to social change. Special Guests: Mustafa Briggs (speaker, scholar, educator), Rania El Mugammar (artist, anti-oppression consultant, liberation educator) and Ikran Jama (U of T Student, Rhodes Scholar, President of the ASSU at U of T). Moderated by Habon Ali. We seek to recognize and acknowledge the teachings, knowledge and experience of the many Black Muslim women who played a critical role in shaping the multi-faceted life of Malcolm X. We ask about the ways in which Black Muslim women are silenced and their excellence measured only in relation to the success of male figures. H
20 virtual events in Toronto this winter
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Virtual events in Toronto this winter are going to give us something to do while we re stuck inside. Toronto s culture, food, and art scenes have moved online, so you can still cultivate new and interesting experiences from the comfort of your own couch cushions.
Here are virtual events coming up in Toronto this winter.
This collaborative event will explore the history of Black Muslim women and their contributions to social change. Special guests include Mustafa Briggs, Rania El Mugammar, Habon Ali, and Ikran Jama. This virtual event is apart of Black Futures by Harthouse and registration is free.
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Meet the U of T students who crushed it in 2020
At the end of each year,
U of T News looks back on students’ achievements over the past 12 months and recalls some of the more impressive or inspiring feats.
But 2020 has been a year unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone at the university to rethink the way they do things, and
U of T News is no exception. There was quite simply no way to boil this year’s list down to just a handful of exceptional student stories – an exercise that was next to impossible at the best of times, given the sheer number of impressive student accomplishments.