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Black History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Black individuals in shaping our communities, institutions, and fields of knowledge.

As the Psychology EDI Committee, we acknowledge that systemic barriers continue to impact Black individuals in academic spaces and beyond. We reaffirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where Black perspectives, research, and lived experiences are valued and uplifted. This month, we encourage everyone to engage with Black histories, support Black-led initiatives, and reflect on the role we all play in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within psychology and our broader communities.

Resources and events:

• Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures Free online course.
• . Feb. 3 | noon - 1 p.m. MST | Zoom
• . Feb. 22 | 6 - 11:30 p.m. MST | The Royal Palace
• We Are The Roots: Sharing the African American Western Canadian Journey Towards Equity Feb. 24 | 4 - 5:30 p.m. MST | Room 645 Education Centre South and online. Hosted by the Centre for Research for Teacher Education and Development, Deborah Dobbins, Executive Director, Shiloh Centre for Multicultural Roots, shares her stories of the rich Black history that exists in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Deborah offers a personal insight into the journey of the first community of the African diaspora and the need to acknowledge the historical and present-day contributions made in Alberta. Register for the or event.

Let us honour this month with intentional action, ongoing learning, and a commitment to creating lasting change.

Jennifer Passey, Chair of the Psychology Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
Sent on behalf of the Psychology EDI Committee