We are in a State of Emergency with Desmond Cole
Nov. 17th – Hart House Debates Room – 7 PM
The Black community within Toronto continues to experience extreme marginalization, systemetic disadvantage, restricted access to housing, racial profiling in policing/security/education, criminalization, over-representation in the criminal justice system, and high levels of unemployment. These injustices are continuously neglected by the general public, and are thus unaccounted for.
On Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 from 7-9 PM join Desmond Cole in an unfiltered discussion on the ways in which anti-Black racism manifests in Toronto and the affirmative actions that need to be taken by Torontonians, the police force, and the government in order to remedy these injustices. In addition, a portion of this event will be dedicated to proper anti-Black racism allyship, and what it means to be an ally to the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Non-Black allies are also encouraged to contribute to the space by way of active listening and internalized reflection.
TTC Transit Town Hall
Nov. 19th at 6:30 PM – Innis Town Hall
The Arts and Science Students’ Union and the Urban Studies program at the University of Toronto invite you to a town hall on transit with TTC CEO Andy Byford on November 19th at Innis Town Hall. The event will be moderated by Professor Matti Siemiatycki. Come out and pose your questions to the TTC CEO on transit!
RSVP @ assu.ca/ttctownhall
Prizes
Past: Social Media and the City
Nov. 12th – 6 PM – William Doo Auditorium
The Arts and Science Students’ Union (ASSU) invites you to a discussion on the impacts of social media on our city with Councilor Norm Kelly, moderated by columnist and author Shawn Micallef. The event will feature a moderated discussion followed by a Q&A. Come on out. This event is part of ASSU’s City Series.
RSVP @ assu.ca/smcity