News
CBC News article about Black Studies programs
Jenna Benchetrit, CBC News - Date Published: Oct 31, 2021
"I think of this as long work rather than recent work," McKittrick said. "What Black scholars and activists have taught us, over time, is that the Black Canadian experience provides a meaningful window into how we understand liberation, belonging, scholarship, activism and more."
Statement on Queen’s University homecoming weekend
Susan Lord, Department Head - Date Published: Oct 19, 2021
Queen’s University homecoming weekend was, once again, scattered with misogynist signs that explicitly targeted women.  As the week begins, students on campus must sit in classes and tutorials next to colleagues who may have written and hung misogynist signs.
Welcome to Taylor Cenac
Date Published: Oct 04, 2021
The Department of Gender Studies is pleased to announce Taylor Cenac as the new Black Studies Program and Administrative Assistant.
Walk out in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence
Susan Lord, Department Head - Date Published: Sep 24, 2021
On Monday, September 27th at 12 pm, we are asking all students to walk out of class or work and meet at Summerhill for a rally in solidarity with Western against gender-based and sexual violence.
Graduate application portal now open
Date Published: Sep 14, 2021
We are now accepting MA & PhD applications for Fall 2022 admission. December 1: Early consideration deadline. January 15: Final application deadline.