Renée Boyd Ferguson

Liberal Arts coordinator & faculty. Equity advocate. Continuous learner. Passionate human. Deconstruction and unlearning=my jam. Queer and proud. She/They/Dr.

[UPlift Black @UPliftBlackOrg]

Hello UPlifters!

We have changed our handle to ensure consistency amongst all social media platforms.

That’s right! You can also find us on instagram @UPliftBlackOrg.

Thank you for your continuous support,

Your Fellow UPlifters
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[Dr. Hannah Schacter @hannah_schacter]

A hopefully uncontroversial, non-hot take:

Giving your students grace when the world is falling apart doesn't make you a less rigorous or effective teacher, it makes you human.

[Amanda Gorman @TheAmandaGorman]

If you're not livid, you're not listening.

[UPlift Black @UPliftBlackOrg]

Media Statement 🧵

The Coalition for Safe Schools and Communities stands with Shak Edwards, calls for more support to address racism, hate in Barrie and Simcoe County.

Please read the following media statement for critical information:

[UPlift Black @UPliftBlackOrg]

This school-wide activity does not consider…
- any form of cultural practices, including those of Indigenous peoples while on INDIGENOUS LAND
- families that rely on food banks
- disabled students with limited palates
- allergies

[Renée Boyd Ferguson @RJBoydFergie]

It is never-ending. @UPliftBlkAdvoc

[Social Justice Warrior🇨🇦 @stand_4_good]

A 🧵. My daughter contacted me today distraught because of the racist abuse she and others endured @TCDSB today. She started off by telling me that during gym class the teacher set the ball to her and after she returned the ball to him she put her hands down. The teacher then

[Renée Boyd Ferguson @RJBoydFergie]

Interested in learning about Georgian’s Liberal Studies (GAS) programs? Join me online on the 15th!

[Liberal Studies-Georgian College @LibStudiesGC]

Attend "Get to Know Georgian" from 5-6 p.m. (EST) on December 15th and learn about Liberal Studies' certificate and diploma programs! Courses across the social sciences and humanities, university pathways, incredible people-what's not to love?
https://t.co/VlPMno5uRO

[Jill Dunlop @JillDunlop1]

Today was a special day at @mylakehead. I had the honour of joining them at their @LakeheadOrillia campus, as they announced their Youth in Care Tuition Waiver. The school will be supporting its first two students in September 2022! This is great news for our community!

[Parents Against Racism Simcoe @RacismSimcoe]

Thank you to our founder @blk_shakes for being brave enough to speak out thank for being an advocate for our children

[Parents Against Racism Simcoe @RacismSimcoe]

Tomorrow #familyfriendly #rally #letsdothis we hope @SCDSB_Schools @SCDSB_Director @FNMI_SCDSB @SCDSBequity @Sflecce will join in solidarity our children deserve to be safe at school

[UPlift Black @UPliftBlackOrg]

An Ontario mother is taking the Simcoe County District School Board to court for not doing enough to address the racism and bullying she says her daughter has faced | @SCDSB_Schools @SCDSBequity @SCDSBLeadership @SCDSB_Director | https://t.co/LrCz2TDJEA

[Parents of Black Children @PoBCAdvocate]

Anti-Black racism in schools across this province is increasing. We’re getting emails from families in distress with the subject line: Help. Accountability means reporting educators to the OCT (voluntarily). Accountability means ensuring Black students are protected!

[UPlift Black @UPliftBlackOrg]

Oro-Medonte Councillor, Ian Veitch, demonstrated blatantly racist behaviour during June's meeting.

Veitch has taken no responsibility for his actions. .@Hughes4Mayor @TwpOroMedonte, we demand accountability for your councillor's racist behaviour!!!

https://t.co/k6weHJHwdS

[Educator @DrAnnLopez]

Pro-Love, decolonizing pedagogy does not ask students to be more resilient. It calls for policies & practices that oppress students to change #ProLovePedagogy

[Meaghan Burden @MeaghanBurden]

When we are talking about the TDSB teacher and the colleagues can we as white educators please OWN this and not go into the "not all teachers" territory?

We created the system.
We uphold the system.
WE need to be the ones to disrupt it.

So yes: all white educators.

[Educator @DrAnnLopez]

Decentre whiteness & embed the histories, culture & experiences of global majority communities in curricula and get rid of “celebration months”

[Parents Against Racism Simcoe @RacismSimcoe]

Still seeking accountability for student @ForestHillPS & now this @SCDSBLeadership we have a racism crisis. Need CHANGE NOW @Sflecce what does it take to get support? @SCDSBLeadership @sarahbeitz @Trustee_DOBrien @itstylerboswell @PbeacockL @jlloydfamily @SimcoeNews @CBCNews

[UPlift Black @UPliftBlackOrg]

Please read, sign, and share widely.

We demand this Black student’s protection. We demand removal of those who threaten violence against her.

https://t.co/xyMWXAeGtg

[Renée Boyd Ferguson @RJBoydFergie]

@SCDSB_Schools

[Renée Boyd Ferguson @RJBoydFergie]

We demand action and accountability. This student is being abused not only by these boys but by the school system. Act now.

[UPlift Black @UPliftBlackOrg]

@SCDSB_Schools, what steps are you taking to ensure Black students are safe to enter their schools?

What steps are you taking to educate your employers who are blatantly harming Black students, families, and communities?

[Renée Boyd Ferguson @RJBoydFergie]

@PoBCAdvocate @SCDSB_Schools @ONeducation @BLAC_Ontario @OntHumanRights @VACAORG @mskikeojo @timvining @equitychatter @Sflecce @SCDSB_Director @SouthSimcoePS @SCDSB_Schools so ashamed that this is your response. What are you communicating to this child about her value and right to safety. Do better. If you cannot, step back and hire Black leaders who can.