Black Student Experience

Programming & Resources for Black-identified Students at Toronto Metropolitan University
Student Life & Learning Support (SLLS) is committed to offering support and programming specifically for Black-identified students in order to help foster community, identity, a sense of belonging to campus and as resources to assist in navigating the various systems at Toronto Met.
TMP Winter 2023 Calendar

Monthly sessions focused on topics such as identity, community and role models. Students or faculty who may also identify in the same equity-seeking group may facilitate the workshop. Session can run from 1-2 hours, and may include facilitated discussions, affirmations or celebrations, and guest speakers/facilitators.

A safe space for self-identified Black students, faculty and staff to connect, explore, learn and discuss issues facing Black men & women's hairstyles and how they are often misunderstood at school and work.

Programming for self-identified Black students, faculty and staff to connect, build community, explore their identities, intersectionalities, and learn from one another.
Resources within SLLS
Campus Wide Resources
Black Students Lounge (KHW 77A)
The Black Student Lounge (BSL) is an identity affirming space on campus where Black students at Toronto Metropolitan University can come study, relax and build community. The lounge is offered as part of a larger effort to counter the harms of institutional racism and provide intentionally safer spaces where Black students can heal, recharge and feel a sense of belonging at the university. Although this is primarily a student-centered space, Black faculty and staff at TMU are also welcome to use the space.
Gain Access to BSL: (google form) BSL Access Form (external link)
Email: bsl@torontomu.ca
Black Excellence Committee
Black Excellence initiatives at TMU are centered around celebrating the power, achievements and successes of the Black community. This initiative aims to create opportunities for Black students, faculty and staff to authentically share space, and to redefine the meaning of community at our university.
Website: https://www.torontomu.ca/black-excellence/
Email: blackexcellence@torontomu.ca
Black & Indigenous Initiatives Fund
The BIF aims to support our university’s Black & Indigenous students in developing and advancing events, meetings and information sessions that specifically support and centre Black & Indigenous students. The BIF Fund will award up to $5,000 in funding. Learn more. (opens in new window)
Black Identified Student Groups
Black Faculty and Staff Community Network
Facebook: @RBFSCN
Email: bfscn@torontomu.ca
Website: https://www.torontomu.ca/equity/community-networks-committees/black-faculty-staff-community-network/
United Black Students at Toronto Met (UBSR)
Instagram: @ubsr
Facebook: @UnitedBlackStudentsAtRyerson
Email: unitedblackstudents@gmail.com
Questions?
Questions should be sent to tmpblackstudents@torontomu.ca