To BEE Heard & Seen

Experience the vibrant voices of Black male high school students from the Brotherhood of Ethnic Excellence (BEE) program at Hart House.

This exhibition is part of BEE
  • This exhibition has been archived and is now available exclusively online.
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The Brotherhood of Ethnic Excellence (BEE) is a Hart House youth program that aims to build stronger connections between the University of Toronto campus and Black youth.

Exhibition dates: May 16 – June 13, 2024

BEE provides transformative learning, leadership skill development and mentorship for Black male-identifying students in Grades 9 to 12.

As a member of BEE, youth have the opportunity to build their professional and personal capacity and interests, fine-tune leadership and interpersonal communication skills and gain real-life applicable skills to support them during their time in high school and beyond.

This show reflects the vibrant voices of Black male high school students involved in BEE. Through this exhibit, we get a glimpse into the experiences of Black youth, shedding light on important aspects of their lives and identities.

Each artwork is an expression of their personal journey and showcases their resilience, creativity and determination. We invite you to explore the artwork, share your thoughts and join us in challenging stereotypes and fostering understanding. By showcasing their artwork, BEE students not only empower themselves, but also empower viewers to embrace the richness of Black identity.

Panels (Total panels: 12)

  • Black text on a white rectangle placed in front of a black and yellow honeycomb design.

  • Black text on a white rectangle placed in front of a black and yellow honeycomb design.

  • Black text on a white rectangle placed in front of a black and yellow honeycomb design.

  • Black text on a white rectangle placed in front of a black and yellow honeycomb design.

  • Black text on a white rectangle placed in front of a black and yellow honeycomb design.

  • Graphite drawing of a jester with the words

  • Graphite drawing of a head on a white rectangle and a QR code placed in front of a black and yellow honeycomb design.

  • Black and white image of a man raising his arm with white text overlaid placed in front of a black and yellow honeycomb design.

  • A young man with half of his picture replaced by a white silhouette on a black rectangle with grey words overlaid, placed in front of a black and yellow honeycomb design.

  • Head of a young man with a yellow crown and red overlaid text reading

  • Black and white image of a man wearing a Superman shirt with grey and red text overlaid placed in front of a black and yellow honeycomb design.

  • Silhouette of a person sitting on the edge of a cliff over colourful waves with a tree and a signpost in the background with the words

Organizer

Partner Institution

  • TDSB Central Technical School