Organizations
BC COMMUNITY ALLIANCE:
https://www.bccommunityalliance.com/
BC Community Alliance (BCCA) is a local, Black-led, community-based organization, formed in 2019 and registered as a non-profit in 2020, dedicated to addressing the structural inequities created by racism, especially anti-Black racism, within education settings in British Columbia.
FREEDOM SCHOOL TORONTO:
https://freedomschooltoronto.ca/
A youth and parent driven initiative that intervenes to fight against anti-Black racism in the school system and to creative educational alternatives for Black children. We run a three week program for children aged four to twelve, a Saturday school program, curriculum fairs, students conference, and training programs to engage youth in Black liberatory education. We also do research on Black liberatory education and participate in campaigns to create systemic change.
AFRICENTRIC ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL:
https://schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/africentricschool/
The Africentric Alternative School began operating in September 2009 in response to an initial community request for such a school in June 2007 to address a high dropout rate and achievement gap affecting students of African descent. TDSB initiated a consultation process with stakeholders. In January 2008, a report titled Improving Success For Black Students was presented to the Board of Trustees with a number of recommendations. Ultimately, the Board approved a recommendation to establish the Africentric Alternative School to open in September 2009 at Sheppard Public School. Since this time, the school has expanded to grade 8 as of September 2015 serves 120 students
Hogan’s Alley Society – The non-profit organization is committed to researching, preserving and publicizing Black history throughout B.C.
Black Health Alliance – This charity is trying to reduce racial disparities in health access across Canada.
Black Youth Helpline – The hotline focuses on primary prevention of social, psychological breakdown in communities through a focus on education, health and community development.
Harriet Tubman Community Organization – This organization provides Black youth with a sense of belonging and connection to their heritage. It offers culturally relevant programs in the form of summer camps, counselling, leadership programs, social events and more.
