The Intersection of Anti-Black Racism, Masculinity, and Mental Health
Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH)– FEATURING DR. WARREN CLARKE
Upcoming Events
30
JANUARY, 2026
FREE MOVIE SCREENING– TILL
30
JANUARY, 2026
4TH ANNUAL ANTI-BLACK RACISM AS A MENTAL HEALTH CONCERN
31
January 2026
SALON TALK SERIES
Reframing the Mental Health Conversation
06
FEBRUARY, 2026
BARBERSHOP TALK SERIES
Reframing Mental health Conversations- in honour of Mr. Stephen Afolabi Opaso
FEB
27, 2026
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2026
BLACK NARRATIVES LEADING OUR COMMUNITIES: ACTION, VISION & CHANGE
SERIES
JAN-MAY, 2026
PARTICIPATE IN OUR SURVEY/STUDY
Our Mission
The Afro-Caribbean Mentorship Program (ACMP) is an initiative dedicated to supporting the success of African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) and other racialized undergraduate and graduate students on campus, while encouraging them to be confident members in our Ottawa community.
We recognize that the experiences of ACB and other racialized minorities encounter racism, such as anti-black racism, and other forms of discrimination, that impede upon their social development as students. Advocating for an inclusive campus is ACMP’s mission while supporting the success of racialized students.
The ACMP will help mentor ACB and other racialized students in the following areas:
- Networking with professionals
- Financial literacy
- Applying to post-undergraduate programs
- Writing skills
- Practicing positive relationships
- Practicing safer sex
- Discussions of Black and racialized Canadian scholars
- Conference readiness support
- Publication support
- Communication skills
- Confidence building
- Resume and interview skills
What we do
Barbershop Talks:
Black Men & Misconceptions
Many Black men have a special relationship with their barbers. This unique connection has resulted in a series of events called the Barbershop Talks, where the “neighbourhood barbershop” is used to create a safe space for Black community members to meet.
Mental Health Awareness
The ACMP aims to provide ACB youth with a safe space to learn about and the opportunity to openly talk about mental health issues they may be experiencing.
Women’s Empowerment
Our goal is to address the impact of anti-Black racism and its effects on Black Women while providing Hope through sharing resources, educational support, and guidance from Black women experts within our community. We do this by the facilitation of a safe space for discussions with ACB women where they can critically think about their intersectionality and explore health, self-love, and personal advancement.
Economic Empowerment
Although all Canadians are experiencing a high cost of living, African descent Canadians are experiencing sustained resistance and blockage from economic empowerment due to anti-Black racism. Economic Empowerment events offer a hands-on and interactive approach for guests.
Changing the Narrative
A book club curated for and in support of the Black student collective.
Black History Month
The Afro Caribbean Mentorship Program (ACMP) sponsored by the Royal Bank of Canada, hosts annual Black History Month events to humbly celebrate our diverse Afro-Caribbean, Black, Canadian communities. Our intent is to continue to pay homage to the great accomplishments of Afro-Caribbean Black (ACB) people throughout history leading to our present times.
