Mentorship programs serving Black youth are an important part of addressing anti-Black racism in Canada.
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9 Black women who were working on or recently earned their PhDs told a researcher they felt isolated and shut out.
It’s been nine years since #OscarsSoWhite called out a lack of diversity at the Oscars. Has anything changed? Prof. Naila Keleta-Mae and actress Mariah Inger unpack the progress.
Until the justice system reckons with its systemic racism, pre-sentencing reports will fail to shift the way the courts see Black offenders.
Anti-Black racism has health, social and economic consequences for Black populations in Canada. Partnering with Black communities is a crucial component in effective efforts to mitigate inequities.
While “Black Canada” is a useful blanket term and important organizing identity, a closer look reveals a detailed tapestry of communities that also deserves visibility.
Black men and boys must continuously confront the negative stereotypes attached with Black masculinity, and this can impact their mental health.
Black male athletes at Division I schools say they alter their speech, dress and other behaviors to gain acceptance in mostly white academic and athletic settings.
Young Black men are being denied employment for multifaceted reasons, and when they do find work, are often trapped in low-paying jobs.
In this episode, Vinita sits down with two experts to break down the many layers — and Black stereotypes — in the much anticipated new film, ‘American Fiction.’
Impact of Race and Culture Assessments can reduce the overrepresentation of Black people in the justice system.
October was Women’s History Month in Canada, but some challenges, such as the notable absence of Black women in the highest echelons of corporate leadership, are far from in the past.
In this episode, Cheryl Thompson, author of ‘Beauty in a Box,’ untangles the roots of hair relaxers for Black women and discusses their potential health dangers and resulting hundreds of lawsuits.
When hospital and GP staff do not reflect the population they serve, patients’ health suffers.
Black youth felt their age and inexperience were often disregarded by police officers who held them wholly responsible for knowing and abiding by the law.
Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival brings festivities and fun to the city every summer. But beyond the dances and parades, carnivals are and should be places to protest and raise awareness of injustices.
The media storm that is building on equity work after the death of a Toronto school principal will test Canadians’ commitment to doing the work needed to be done to address racism.
Juneteenth is not an official holiday in Canada, but it is significant for thinking about the history of race, racial relations and education.
The episodes on this playlist span the start of the pandemic with its worldwide demonstrations against anti-Black racism, to the most recent violence this winter.
In the face of violent crime, both real and imagined, too many U.S. police forces adhere to racist philosophies about rooting out ‘internal enemies’ as they did hundreds of years ago.
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Assistant Professor, Anthropology, University of Manitoba
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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, Black Health Lead, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
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Researcher in Black education, policy, and community development, University of Toronto
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Professor of History, McGill University
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Associate Vice-President, Equity, Diversity, and Anti-Racism; Assistant Professor of History, University of Waterloo
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Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary
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Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology/Director of the Black Studies Institute, University of Windsor
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Dr. Coen-Sanchez, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Assistant Professor of Education, McGill University
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Professor, Departments of English Langauge and Literature & Communication Arts, University of Waterloo
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Associate Professor, Department of English and Interim Director, Dimensions Program, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology, University of Windsor
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Associate professor, Graduate Program Director, School of Social Work, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Professor, Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora, York University, Canada
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Vice President of Early Education and Workforce Development, Texas A&M University-Commerce