BLX

We are now hiring for the paid position of a BLX Peer Leader!

Peer Leaders are an integral part of the Residence Services team and the Black Leadership and Excellence (BLX) initiative in residence. The position will focus on supporting and mentoring Black residence students which includes but is not limited to: creating an engaging and inclusive space; developing a sense of community within BLX and the residence; providing and helping to run social and educational learning activities; supporting students to achieve both academic and personal success and making appropriate referrals.

This year preference will be given to a first year student so APPLY NOW!!! Your CV can be submitted to the My Success Website! We look forward to hearing from you!!

As we end off our Fro Friday Session, BLX wanted to include some popular black owned hair products for all fro’s and curls! If there is a brand that you love but is not listed, feel free to comment below and share! If you like, also include the type of hair that product is catered towards (for example 4C or 3B hair)!

IT’S FRO FRIDAY!!

Today’a highlight: Garrett Morgan

One of the first things the slave traders did to the people they captured was shave off their hair. Considering the strong spiritual and cultural importance of hair in Africa, it was a particularly dehumanizing act, intended to strip away their connection to their cultures.

When their hair grew back, they no longer had access to the herbal treatments, oils and combs from their homeland. Hair that was once was once a source of pride and expression of identity was often tucked away beneath cloth to cover rough, tangled tresses and shield them from hours spent toiling under the sun. With limited tools and time to care for their hair, people got creative with what they had at their disposal—relying on bacon grease, butter and kerosene as conditioners, cornmeal as dry shampoo and sheep fleece carding tools as combs.

IT’S FRO FRIDAY!!

Did you know that while other races can have straight, wavy, or curly strands, most black people have varying degrees of tightly curled strands. It may come in spirals, coils, loops, zig zags, or other curves. This is why our hair tends to grow up rather than down and can make gravity defying shapes like afros and puffs.

Today we are highlighting Alfred L Cralle, the gentleman who allowed us all to get bigger scoops of icecream!!

As we continue celebrating and educating during Black History Month, today we highlight Rosemary Brown!

ITS FRO FRIDAY!!

This week we are also highlighting the history and culture surrounding “locs” or “dreadlocks”. Swipe through to learn about how they are created, some popular misconceptions and more about another popular Black hairstyle!

IT’S FRO FRIDAY!!!

This week we are focusing on Black Hair terminology and common hairstyles worn within the black community!

Let’s celebrate and Educate

ITS FRO FRIDAY!

Stay connected with our page to learn more about black hair and it’s history and culture!

Let’s celebrate and Educate!

CALLING ALL BLX MEMBERS

It’s time for our next social event! Join us for our first in person event on December 1st at the M Chapter Board Game Cafe for a complementary snack, drink & loads of fun! Transportation will be provided by residence!

Sign up at the link in our bio!
If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected]

Can’t wait to see all of you there!

CALLING ALL BLX MEMBERS!!!

It’s time for our next social event! Join us on December 1st 2021 from 7-10PM at the M Chapter Board Game Cafe for a complementary snack, drink & loads of fun! Transportation will be provided by residence!

Sign up at the link in our bio!
If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected]

Can’t wait to see all of you there!

Now it's easier to send BLX a message.

JOIN BLX FOR OUR LAUNCH EVENT!
BLX is excited to host our first event of the year! Join us for a fun night of “agree to disagree’s,” mingling and connections on September 29, 2021 @8:00 PM! Topics will include things such as is a hotdog a sandwich? Is Marvel better than DC? Should pineapple be on pizza? Come ready to laugh and defend your argument! Sign up: https://uwindsor.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ILkI8B4rt2aML4 ! Cant wait to see you there!

JOIN US NOW!

Working to dismantle anti-Black racism on campus and in the broader community, the Black Leadership & Excellence Program (“BLX”) was founded to help Black Residence Students excel both inside and outside the classroom. All residence students are invited to sign up using the link in our bio to stay up to date with BLX events and worships and to stay connected with each other!

As a member of BLX you will be expected to bring your personality, drive, and willingness to learn and excel!! We can’t wait to meet you!

PS: Follow us to stay up to date on our upcoming launch event!