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Dr. Rai Reece is an Associate Professor in the Sociology Department at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is an interdisciplinary scholar-activist whose work examines carceral processes in Canada, focusing on the historical and contemporary narratives and practices related to colonial violence and specific anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism. Her research explores the intersection of punishment, misogynoir, and the governance enacted by white settler capitalism. Dr. Reece has conducted significant research projects aimed at understanding race and incarceration, particularly as it pertains to federally sentenced Black women in Canada. Her work emphasizes community-based ethnographic pedagogy as a tool for social activism. Notable community engagement includes facilitating anti-racism training across various organizational levels. Dr. Reece has received several accolades including the 2018 Humber College Research Excellence Award and the 2023 TMU Viola Desmond Faculty Award.
Department of Chemical Engineering