We are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, anti-racism, and transformative justice at UWaterloo. Through tailored training modules and workshops, we aim to equip our campus community with the tools to build competency and capacity in these key areas.
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Afrofuturism Film Screening
In this edition of Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Lanterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH) in partnership with the Office of EDI-R, we will gather for conversation, music, and joy shared over delicious food, followed by a film screening of the first episodes of the acclaimed series I'm A Virgo--including an introduction to Afrofuturism in celebration of Black History Month and a short post-film roundtable and open discussion with the audience. We would love to experience this joyful event with all members of our community.
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Black Intellectual Life in the Post-EDI University
Wilfrid Laurier's Office of the Associate Vice-President: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to invite you to "Black Intellectual Life in the Post-EDI University," our second instalment of the Lamine Diallo EDI Speaker Series for 2025-2026, featuring a panel organized in collaboration with the University of Waterloo's Pan African Initiative for Research and its Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, and the Black Researchers of Southwestern Ontario (BRSO).
LBIH Event: Fridays After 5
Join us for Fridays After 5, a recurring series created by the Laterna Black Innovation Hub (LBIH)in partnership with the Office of EDI-R. These gatherings are designed as aspace tounwind, build community, and celebrate Blackness in all its forms.