Our work
Learn about Concordia's work to foster Black flourishing on campus and in the Montreal community.
President's Task Force on Anti-Black Racism
Concordia formed the President's Task Force on Anti-Black Racism in 2020 to develop initiatives to address race-related among its members and across the university. Its work concluded in 2022 with the publication of its final recommendations.
Implementation of Recommendations:
President’s Task Force on Anti-Black Racism
Reporting to Concordia's Equity Office, an implementation team works transversally across the university and with external partners to address a broad spectrum of policies, hiring and promotion and teaching and learning practices to improve the experiences of Concordia's Black faculty, staff and students.
Standing Together against Racism and Identity-based Violence (STRIVE)
Concordia's STRIVE task force is a continuation of the university's commitment to addressing systemic discrimination, identity-based violence, and hate on campus and beyond.
Honouring Black Presence
Honouring Black Presence at Concordia is a public art program that celebrates Black Concordians through publicly accessible artworks displayed on campus.
Charles Campbell and his piece “Breath Cycle 1,” 2022. | Photos: Left (art) photo by Dennis Ha, right (portrait) photo by Lia Crowe
NouLa Black Student Centre
A key resource for Black students. NouLa offers programming, services, resources, and access to the Black Student Hub. Register for a Homeroom Pod, Black graduation, consult a student success advisor, apply to a mentorship program, find groups and much more.
Office of Community Engagement
The Office of Community Engagement (OCE) supports community-university partnerships and community-engaged scholarship in social justice based on community-identified priorities. With coordinators focused on Black Entrepreneurship and Black Community Engagement, the OCE is a place where you can become better connected with your community, learn best practices for better engagement and participate in events with Black community partners.
Black Perspectives Office
The Black Perspectives Office (BPO) promotes and advocates for Black flourishing, institutional change, Black knowledge, and mutuality. It offers workshops and provides confidential support to Black Concordians who are navigating the impacts of systemic anti-Black racism, have been affected by anti-Black racial violence, and have concerns that intersect with racialization.
Black History Month
Black History Month offers a time to reflect on the significant past and present contributions of Black people in Canada, with a focus on nurturing future opportunities.