The University of Windsor is hoping to hear from Black alumni in an effort to dismantle systematic anti-Black racism.
“As part of the University’s ongoing and rigorous strategic planning effort toward dismantling Anti-Black Racism, voices of alumni are essential,” says Marium Tolson-Murtty, Anti-Black Racism Strategic Planning Officer.
The university is inviting all Black alumni to participate in round table discussions to share stories and perspectives with each other. This initial meeting is intended as a first step in helping to inform and shape future, more extensive engagement initiatives.
“At this juncture, we are looking for those important points of engagement with our Black alumni. Their input is crucial to how we move forward in future initiatives,” she says. “Not all of the experiences of our Black alumni have been negative. However, one negative experience is too many. Good or bad, we need to acknowledge that there has been a disconnect once students leave campus, and the University of Windsor needs to remedy that."
The consultation sessions will be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. Participants are requested to register by visiting uwindsor.ca/antiblackracism/blackalumni by August 20.