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The Yellow House team is committed to creating comfortable and accountable spaces for students who identify as Queer, and/or Trans, and/or Black, and/or Indigenous, and/or People of Colour (QTBIPoC) to feel safe, to create community, to feel empowered, to celebrate their identity and to flourish. We seek to engage QTBIPoC students in initiatives that actively dismantle oppressive, racist and colonial ideologies and practices.

Throwback

Black History and Futures Month: We've had so many incredible events this Black History and Futures month! The Hyve Takeover highlighted Black student entrepreneurs on campus and offered little moments of self care with a skincare session with Afiya Beauty. Students also contributed to a paint-by-numbers mural designed by Yellow House student staff, Kizzy Johnson. We're excited to gift this to the Queen's Black Clubs Caucus for The Black Liberations Commons. Students gathered at the Mitchell Hall kitchen to make Jerk Tofu on Hawaiian rolls; QBFA also had their show, Swimming in Circles! Congratulations to them and their talented team.

Next Up! What to expect this spring

Student Voices Week

Student Voices Week is a week-long series of opportunities to engage in conversations about equity and allyship at Queen's and to celebrate the equity-focused work being done by students across campus.

Student Voices Week is hosted by the Queen's Shift Project in the Student Experience Office in collaboration with many university partners and student groups.

Unless otherwise noted, all Student Voices Week events are open to any students looking to be part of the shift towards a safer and more inclusive campus culture for everyone. Learn more.

Alumni Panel: Cultivating Hope in Times of Grief

Attendees will hear from a panel of Queen’s alumni who engaged in social justice and anti-racism organizing on campus during their time at Queen’s, and who have continued this important work in the world after graduation. Panelists will share about their work at Queen’s and post-graduation,

highlighting learnings in avoiding burnout, building solidarity for collective action, the value of radical care in this work, and more. Panel discussion will be followed by a social networking event to inspire new connections and potential future collaborations. Meet the panelists.

Art for Activism Student Appreciation Event

QTBIPoC students doing social justice work on campus and in the community are welcome to drop in for an event to make them feel extra special and valued. Kizzy Johnson will facilitate a session featuring a Yellow House colouring book that she designed. Folks are also welcome to create their own art with the guidance of Kizzy. Modify your own T-shirt at our On the House station, pick up a Roots and Recipes collection book and more. Expect culturally affirming snacks! Learn more.

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We want to hear from students who have engaged in our programming, and from those who have not yet visited us - tell us what you liked, things you could go without, and new things you haven't seen here yet. Option to enter a draw for a prizes. Click here to complete this brief survey.

Queen's Black Clubs Caucus's Black Formal

Presents Black Formal 2025- Superfine: Jazz, Elegance and Black Style March 21st, 2025 at the Isabel Bader Centre. Learn more.

Black Light Featuring Photographer Janice Reid

Black students are welcome to join us for a workshop with acclaimed photographer Janice Reid.

Yellow House, Rideau Location, 207 Stuart Street. March 20 5-7pm.

Program spotlight: On The House

Happening in the Kingston

Community: Memorial Market

Creativity Corner:

Kizzy's Mural

During our Hyve Takeover event this month, students contributed to a paint-by-numbers mural designed by Yellow House student staff, Kizzy Johnson. It turned out beautifully! We're excited to gift this to the Queen's Black Clubs Caucus for The Black Liberations Commons.



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Rideau Building: 207 Stuart Street, third floor

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.

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