Naming Racism – Finding My Voice

Naming Racism – Finding My Voice

Speaking on issues of race and racism is never easy, but identifying yourself as someone who is setting out to battle anti-Black racism is downright terrifying. Do I sound too militant? Have I turned into the angry Black woman? Will I be hurting my career? Did I put...
Racial Discrimination & Hiring Practices

Racial Discrimination & Hiring Practices

Actress and (former) TV host Rayven Symone, shared on the program, The View, that she would not hire a person with a “ghetto” name. Link here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y3JmJhQa7k This (naturally) awoke social media and a firestorm of comments, both in disgust...
Racism for Beginners

Racism for Beginners

In the 21st century it is becoming more and more difficult to validate and label when racial discrimination has taken place. Why? If we are all in agreement that racism is still a Canadian reality, then what does it look like today? Provided below are three points...