![]() ![]() “For non-Black racialized people, their understanding of how their ethnocultural background relates to anti-Blackness is just as critical,” Green said. Green emphasizes that an important first step for white people is learning about white supremacy, colonization and its legacy, which serves as a foundation to understand what it means to be white in Canada. “They may unconsciously or consciously uphold practices that benefit white people and disadvantage racialized people.” ![]() “While many people don’t believe they are racist, research demonstrates that they unfortunately continue to sustain racist environments and reproduce racist outcomes,” says Vice-President of Equity and Community Inclusion Denise O’Neil Green. It’s important to remember that anti-Black racism is fueled and backed by white supremacy, which impacts all of us, not just Black people. The fight against anti-Black racism must be a collective effort for all Canadians, regardless of their skin colour. More people are waking up to realities that are not new to Black people as well as Indigenous and other racialized communities. Protests have taken place before but the vibe feels different this time. and worldwide in response to systemic anti-Black racism and cases of police brutality. ![]() For almost three weeks now, protests have been taking place here in Toronto, across Canada, the U.S. ![]()
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