Blog & Updates
The following content pieces are a collection of reflective blog posts by David and professional activities.
Everyone Has a Purpose
In a 2011 feature film titled, Shaolin, the head of the Shaolin temple (the Abbot) at the centre of the film is speaking to one of the monks who feel worthless, and is of the view that he has nothing of significance to offer anyone. The Abbot says to the monk ‘…life...
We are all complicit
I heard with dismay at the weekend, Saturday 12th November 2016, and on the following Monday on the television news bulletins and in the newspapers, about the 6th killing of a young Black man this year in Halifax, Nova Scotia; the eleventh homicide in 2016. The...
Amplifying Voices
The Amplifying Voices research project is the first of its kind in Canada. The project was designed to find out how businesses in Nova Scotia engage with communities of colour. The results have indicated a strong desire to engage but a lack of know-how. The project...
Dalhousie hosts presentation for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Black people and non-Blacks need to become allies in the pursuit of racial justice and a better future for race relations, a talk hosted by Dalhousie University heard Tuesday. Presenter Prof. David Divine said “we have no choice but to make these connections with...
25th Anniversary of James Robinson Johnston Chair
The atmosphere was one of joyful celebration in the McInnes Room of the Student Union Building on March 10 for the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies 25th Anniversary Celebration. Members of the Johnston family — descendants of chair namesake Mr....
Distinguished Lecture: Talking to ‘Others’ from within my Authentic Self
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqbfEaVPNKw Distinguished Lecture by Professor David Divine, past James R. Johnston Chair (2005-2009), James R. Johnston Chair, Faculty of Health Professions (now the Faculy of Health), with discussant, Dr. Barbara-Ann...
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