On October 28th 2020, UARR hosted the Durham region Racial Equity in Education Forum. This event was the first of four round table discussions that brought together educators, activists, parents/guardians, students all members of the community who wanted to engage in an open dialogue about the unique systemic challenges racialized students continue to encounter in our schools.
This event focused on the Durham region, opening up an honest conversation about racism in these educational institutions. The conversation aimed to collectively identify a few key recommendations for systemic change within the school boards that can result in better educational opportunities and outcomes for all our children especially our Indigenous, Black and other racialized children in the system!
From September 28th to October 2nd 2020, UARR hosted its inaugural Racial Justice Summit. Session 5 of the week, "Addressing Racism In and Through The Education System", brought together educators and advocates from the GTA to discuss seeking racial justice through primary and secondary education.
On November 14 and 15, 2020, Urban Alliance on Race Relations hosted the Youth Racial Justice Summit on Education. These four events brought together students youth from the Greater Toronto Area to discuss issues of racism and racial equity within the region's educational institutions. This third of four sessions focused on the foundations of community organizing.
On November 14 and 15, 2020, Urban Alliance on Race Relations hosted the Youth Racial Justice Summit on Education. These four events brought together students youth from the Greater Toronto Area to discuss issues of racism and racial equity within the region's educational institutions. This third of four sessions focused on building an anti-racist curriculum.