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A message from Dean Walters

Every February, we honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, during Black History Month. It is a period of celebration, recognition, and introspection, as we pay tribute to the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation we know today.

Using the history of anti-Black racism to shape a more just future

Dhaman Kissoon, Law’89, 30-year teacher of Racism and Canadian Legal Culture at Queen’s Law, talks about how media and social media are bringing racism issues to the forefront like never before and how Black Lives Matter may be strong enough to keep them there.

Addressing systemic racism and increasing Black representation in the legal profession, a student’s perspective

Nasrudin Mumin, Law’21, President of the Black Law Student’s Association-Queen’s Chapter and a student member of the school’s Anti-Racism Working Group, shares his views.

Queen’s instructor to appear in appeal on systemic racism in sentencing Black offenders

Annamaria Enenajor, teacher of Bias and Criminal Justice System Outcomes, may be making history on Feb. 11, when she argues before the Ontario Court of Appeal for a case that may result in a principle for courts to consider systemic disadvantages Black offenders face when sentencing.

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A message from Dean Walters

Using the history of anti-Black racism to shape a more just future

Addressing systemic racism and increasing Black representation in the legal profession, a student’s perspective

Queen’s instructor to appear in appeal on systemic racism in sentencing Black offenders

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