Student Life

Supporting the Black Community

June 4, 2020

Besides donating to specific organizations or advocacy groups, you can also show your support on an on-going basis by buying from Black-owned businesses, featuring diverse speakers at your events or in your classrooms, and following artists. There are so many more names and businesses to check out, so this is an ever-evolving list and we encourage you to share anyone you want to see included here.

TORONTO BUSINESSES

Black Owned Toronto promotes businesses in Toronto and the surrounding area.

AS A STUDENT

As a student, you may be wondering what you can do to help. These tips are a good place to start!

ON CAMPUS

National Black Students Caucus shares this toolkit to help those who are new to direct on-campus anti-racism organizing.

FOR EVENTS/LECTURES

If you're looking for speakers, hosts, moderators, or lecturers to speak at your event or in your class consider reaching out to the people on this list

BUILD YOUR LIBRARY

A Canadian multicultural bookstore specializing in literature from the African and Caribbean diaspora and the global south