Tag: black history

Robert Sutherland’s lasting legacy

Robert Sutherland’s enrolment at Queen’s was and continues to be a significant part of the school’s history. As someone who’s remembered not only for surpassing Canadian milestones, but saving Queen’s during a crucial financial crisis, Sutherland is among the university’s most notable alumni.  Born...

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Racism alive but subtle at Queen’s

In her first week at Queen’s, Toni Akinwumi was approached by an intoxicated female student who said, “Oh my God, there’s a black chick. Oh my God, that’s crazy. I have no black friends — be my friend.” Akinwumi, ArtSci ’15, said she felt their motivation for hanging out with her had much less to...

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