06/09/2024
ROSEMARY SADLIER RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
The relentless advocacy and leadership of Rosemary Sadlier in advancing Black history and heritage, and in promoting anti-racism, has led her to receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the University of Toronto, on Friday, June 7th, 2024.
On behalf of Afroglobal Television, Silvertrust Media, and the Transformation Institute, congratulations to Dr. Rosemary Sadlier on being conferred this honorary doctorate by the University of Toronto. Her tireless work in advancing Black history, and indeed Canadian history, is inspiring.
This honour on Rosemary Sadlier from the University of Toronto is well deserved. It was a pleasure to attend the convocation ceremony and private luncheon with the President as well as the Chancellor. Her work in advancing history is inspiring.
An author and historian who has made a significant contribution to the adoption of February as Black History Month across Canada, along with the great work of Hon. Dr. Jean Augustine, former Member of Parliament, Minister. Her passion and dedication has inspired many in Canada and beyond to value the power of history.
Dr. Sadlier grew up in Toronto, earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from Glendon College at York University, a master’s degree in social work from the University of Toronto in 1982, and a Bachelor of Education. She has served as President of the Ontario Black History Society.
Over the years, Dr. Sadlier has written seven books about Black history.
She also championed the formal recognition of August 1 as Emancipation Day at the local, provincial and national levels. She aims to mark the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade in 1834.
Dr. Sadlier has received the Order of Ontario, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal, the William Peyton Hubbard Race Relations Awards, the Harry Jerome Award, the Planet Africa Awards, and the Lifetime Achiever Award from the International Women’s Achievers’ Awards, and others. She also holds an honorary doctorate from OCAD University.
Afroglobal Television
Transformation Institute For Leadership And Innovation
Rosemary Sadlier
University of Toronto
