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A look inside TMU’s first Black Fourishing Conference

Organized by TMU’s Black Student Advisory Committee (BSAC), the Black Flourishing Conference brought together Black identifying students, staff and faculty along with special guests for inspiring conversations, and fostering connections and belonging. The conference was co-hosted by Linda Musui (left), TMU student and BSAC member, and Keosha Love Dwyer (right), Black student support facilitator in the Student Life and Learning Support team. Source: TorontoMet Today

Students learned about Black leadership, activism through storytelling and more with notable speakers and performers

By: Surbhi Bir April 30, 2024

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) hosted the first Black Flourishing Conference this April, a two-day event designed to celebrate, empower and centre Black student success. The conference welcomed thought leaders from Toronto’s Black community, and engaged students through workshops, exciting performances, giveaways and networking opportunities.

“We had more than 100 attendees who said they felt seen and supported in the environment we created. It helped provide a platform for Black peers to share their stories and experiences of being Black at TMU,” said Jada Bosland, a third-year student in the business and law program who is a member of the Black Student Advisory Committee.

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Source: Toronto Met Today

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