Equity Invitational Learning Series - Session 2: The Role of Active Allyship in Dismantling Anti-Black Racism in Schools (January 16th 6:00 - 8:00pm)

Equity Invitational Learning Series

Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB), in partnership with its Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence Advisory Committee, is pleased to continue the Equity Invitational Learning Series, focused on knowledge-sharing for identifying and removing barriers, and promoting improved student outcomes.

There are three sessions within the series, each featuring a guest speaker presenting on a topic related to equity and achievement. The first session held on November 23 with D. Tyler Robinson, OCT delivering a keynote titled Deconstructing Anti-Black Racism: Providing Overdue Outcomes for our Kids.

DCDSB families, staff, students and community members are invited to attend each, or all of the sessions, which are being offered free of charge.

Session 2: The Role of Active Allyship in Dismantling Anti-Black Racism in Schools 

• Date and time: January 16, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
• Guest Speaker: Allison Hector-Alexander
• Location: In-person at the Pope Francis Centre, DCDSB Board Office (652 Rossland Rd W, Oshawa) OR virtually via Zoom (a link will be emailed prior to the session).

* Attend in-person for a chance to win a door prize!

In this session, Allison Hector-Alexander will explore the role that allyship can play in promoting successful outcomes for Black students, asking questions such as Who is an ally, Who determines who an ally is? and how does someone become an active ally. She will also examine the responsibility of educators, community and Ontario’s education system in dismantling anti-Black racism beyond declarations and performative acts, positing that successful outcomes for Black students are possible by promoting active authentic allyship.

Registration closes on Friday, January 12, 2024. Register for the session at DCDSB Equity Invitational Learning Series - Session 2

For more information, please visit www.dcdsb.ca/en/our-board/equity-invitational-learning-series.aspx