A convergence of different major political events this year — a global pandemic, widespread economic instability and repeated police shootings leading to the deaths of Black and Indigenous people across North America — have put the spotlight on racism and lent new urgency to the conversation. During the town hall, hosts Angela Sterritt and Lien Yeung will be speaking to a diverse panel of experts about how systemic bias leads to everyday racial discrimination, inequality and discrimination in the workplace, and how the media plays a role in reinforcing and perpetuating harmful racial stereotypes and prejudices. 

Thank you Cheryl, for continuing to offer these guided meditations to help us focus and set our intention. While this page is updated weekly, know that you can come by anytime to sit with Cheryl and rest, reset and be at peace. 

Matthew 9: 35- 10:8 The harvest is plentiful, we hear Jesus say right on the heels of this description of the sorry state of people’s lives. Harassed, helpless …  like sheep without a shepherd … abandoned, leaderless or at least without leadership that gives a wit about their well-being …if anything, is the source of the harassment -- which is not hard to relate to these days. So here’s Jesus standing amidst a great field of people in distress, and what does he say? “The harvest is plentiful.”  And we might wonder at what he sees … what’s the good, the fruitfulness to be gathered up there?  

Our Friday morning circle continues to share laughter, stories and connections. Join in our virtual gathering with cup in hand.

Royal Roads University's student-led Afro-Heritage Association will be hosting a virtual discussion via Zoom on this Friday afternoon. 

Black Speaks - Anti-Blackness from Our Perspective, will be moderated by Dominique Jacobs, and will include panelists Ruth Nakalyowa, Donneil McNab and Nancy Nyandika.

Friday, June 19th, 2020 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Via Zoom: Meeting ID 226 425 1399 Password: BLM

For more information, contact afroheritageassociation@gmail.com

The mission of the Afro-Heritage Association: Promote Afro identity, belonging and pride at Royal Roads University by creating a platform where the beautifully diverse people and cultures that constitute our Afro Heritage can be showcased and celebrated by students, staff and wider Royal Roads University community.