Blog List

Media

We are working to control our own narratives. What the mainstream media write about our experiences are often not true. Let’s promote our own stories let the mainstream know of our experiences. Let’s not be afraid to join the discussions about us. We have a …

Education

We face challenges at all levels of the Canadian education system not because we are not smart. In fact, Statistics Canada data indicate that 34% of racialized Canadians have at least a first degree compared to 20% of non-racialized Canadians. In simple terms, racialized Canadians ...

Health

Poverty makes people sick. Mental health issues are on the increase in our community; however, stigma and lack of resources often prevent us from seeking help. African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians are four times more at risk of developing diabetes, cataracts, and many other illnesses. ...

Economic

Black Canadians constitute 1 million of the Canadian population. This number is projected to double by 2036. Despite this growth, Black communities across Canada continue to face unique challenges that hinder their full integration into the Canadian economy. Poverty remains widespread in the Black community ...

Equity/Anti-Racism

Anti-Black racism is a cancer in our society. Racism, and particularly anti-Black racism, is endemic in modern Canadian society and must be fought, conquered, and destroyed. “As Mandela said: No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his ...