Janice Gairey has recently retired from her position as the Human Rights Director at the Ontario Federation of Labour. With a long family history of civil rights activism dating back to her great, great grandfather’s escape from slavery through the Underground Railroad, Janice’s activism is in her blood. Her history is entrenched in working with the communities of colour and comes from her father, the late Desmond Davis, who was a pivotal member of the Black Sleeping Car Porters together with Stan Grizzle and the late Harry Gairey. She has amassed over fifty years as a social justice advocate, with a primary focus on combating racism in Canada.
A Profile Piece on President Emeritus Janice Gairey
Article: The Routine Check: Anti-Black Racism Through The Eyes Of A Black Man Growing Up In The Greater Toronto Area
Dear members, please read this article written by CBTU member Mark Brown.
Success a the Anti-Black Racism Conference
CBTU was a proud co-sponsor of the Anti-Black Racism Conference hosted by The Anti-Black Racism Network. The conference was organized around the themes of community - resistance - criminalization.
The conference brought together leading scholars from across Canada, emerging scholars, faculty, students, community members, artists and activists to reflect upon social issues facing Black Canadians.
Why we celebrate Black History Month
A Look Forward Towards Our Black History
"A Look Forward Towards Our Black History" is a riveting article written by CBTU member Mark Brown.
Good Sense Prevails: Government Repeals C-377 and C-525
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CBTU GMM February 3, 2016
Dear members, please note that the next CBTU General Membership Meeting will be taking place the evening of February 3, 2016 at 6:30pm at Union Marketing, 35 Silton Road, Vaughan, ON, Canada, L4L 7Z8.
Reminder: Tickets Still Available for the CBTU 19th Annual Awards Dinner, Dance & Fundraiser
COALITION OF BLACK TRADE UNIONISTS (CBTU) 19TH ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER, DANCE & FUNDRAISER
‘’OUR LIVES, OUR COMMUNITY, OUR FUTURE”
Dear members and supporters,
This is a friendly reminder that tickets are still on sale for our fundraising event. Annual Awards Dinner, Dance and Fundraiser. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, November 21st, 2015 at Le Parc Dining & Banquet - 8432 Leslie Street, Thornhill Ontario L3T 7M6. There will be a “Meet and Greet” from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm with a cash bar and Dinner will start promptly at 7:00 pm.
You can purchase a table of ten (10) at the cost of $850.00 and included with that purchase is a listing of your organization in the evening’s program. Individual tickets are also available at a cost of $90.00. If you would like to obtain tickets or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tricia Watt at (647) 333-8065 or by email at [email protected].
African Canadian Legal Clinic AGM Nov 19, 2015
