Durham College is hosting its sixth annual Social Justice Week, with virtual events taking place between January 20 and 24, 2025. Join us for five days of thought-provoking discussions with engaging speakers from diverse fields who will share both their expertise and lived experience.

This year’s theme, “How to Be an Accomplice for Social Justice,” invites you to go beyond allyship and take meaningful action. Through engaging workshops and discussions, we’ll explore what it takes to actively challenge systemic inequities and amplify marginalized voices. Join us to learn actionable strategies, build meaningful connections, and empower yourself to be a catalyst for positive change in your community and beyond. Everyone has a role to play—discover yours during Social Justice Week!

Friday January 24th
How to Be an Accomplice for Justice: Stories That Shape Our World
This session is a thought-provoking panel featuring three acclaimed writers whose work spans continents and disciplines, united by their commitment to social justice and storytelling.

Ukrainian poet and cultural scholar Iryna Starovoyt brings a vision of hope amid conflict, asking her compatriots to imagine a brighter future. Investigative journalist Alvin Ntibinyane from Botswana, co-founder of the INK Centre and contributor to the Pulitzer-winning Panama Papers, shares insights into journalism’s vital role in exposing corruption and advocating for transparency. Canadian writer Jess Taylor, a Lambda Literary Award finalist, highlights the power of fiction to amplify marginalized voices and expand empathy.

Together, they will discuss how storytelling shapes our understanding of justice, resilience, and the kind of world we want to build.