Roots of a Black Girl
Informed by 245 Black-identifying girls across Ontario who participated in surveys, Afro-centric Sharing Circles and test programming.
Research Report
Roots of
a Black Girl
The first of its kind in Canada, this study increases understanding of what is working for girls in the education system, and where they are feeling ignored, pushed out, and inadequately supported.
Systematic Change
Research Backed Programming
Through the ‘Roots of a Black Girl’ Research project, we better understand
the realities of girls’ experiences in schools. This has allowed us to assess and identify needs
that can be addressed through our programs.
Needs Addressed
Empathy foreshadows
reform
Exclusion of the experiences, values, and viewpoints of racialized students in Ontario’s school
system constitute a barrier to success for many young people, and in particular Black youth.
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Identify barriers to success
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Provide best practises
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Contribute to sector knowledge
Objective
Preserving Educational Futures
Roots of a Black Girl involves research to understand the systemic barriers to success that Black girls
experience, as well as their experiences in accessing opportunities to gain life skills, leadership
experience, and self-learning.
Our partners
Building Partnerships across sectors
The Roots of a Black Girl research was made possible with partnership with YouthRex for their mentor-ship, the Advisory Committee for their thoughtful feedback, and Women and Gender Equality Canada for funding this project.
