Famous Trailblazers
This surgeon was the first Black Canadian to earn a medical degree
Who is Anderson Ruffin Abbott?
Historically, Black families valued education as an essential tool for achieving one of these three outcomes
What is freedom, independence, or respect?
Society often limits expectations for Black students by associating their excellence primarily with these two field
What are sports and entertainment?
Complete the quote: "We must never forget that intelligence is not defined by..."
What is skin color?
She became the first Black woman lawyer in Canada
Who is Violet King?
Even during this era of racial separation, Black individuals consistently found ways to teach, learn, grow, and succeed
What is segregation?
This social term refers to treating Black people as if everyone is expected to act the same rather than as unique individuals
What is The Monolith Thinking?
This activist and scholar made the statement that intelligence is not defined by skin color
Who is Angela Davis?
Known for her action against movie theatre segregation in Nova Scotia
Who is Viola Desmond?
Black academic excellence is not something to be proven, but something we continue to
What is build?
Stereotypes create internal pressure for Black students in academic settings, causing a feeling the need to do this
What is overachieve?
Achieving academic excellence changes the narrative and expands expectations for these people.
Who are future generations?
Violet King served as vice-president of this university's Students' Union
What is the University of Alberta?
Early Black scholars influenced the world beyond school success through their ideas, research, knowledge, and this quality
What is resilience?
As a coping mechanism when dealing with social pressures, some individuals avoid activities labeled as this
What is "too Black" ?
Breaking barriers effectively requires supporting students in these two essential ways.
What are academically and emotionally?
Viola Desmond launched this cosmetic and hair line to market products to salons across the province
What is Vi's Beauty Products?
Academic barriers break down when students receive guidance from these two groups in the school support network
Who are teachers and mentors?
Students taking personal initiative to break barriers are advised to take this step when underestimated
What is speak up?
Taking initiative and engaging in every act of Black Academic Excellence serves to challenge these
What are stereotypes?