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Viruses don’t discriminate. People do. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rapid rise in racism and xenophobia against Chinese and other Asians around the world. In Canada and the US, we have witnessed increasing incidents of anti-Asian discrimination in many forms, ranging from verbal attacks to boycotting Asian businesses to physical violence and public displays of racist comments from government leaders. Racism, stigma and discrimination hurt everyone. We need to confront and challenge racism, stigma and discrimination. The following is a list of resources and current news on how we address such challenges.
‘Labelling’ is a powerful process used to segregate and stigmatize people. Throughout history, infectious diseases have been used as labels to justify discrimination against specific groups in society (e.g., leprosy as a disease of the …
Together with 12 collaborating hospitals and community mental health agencies, Hong Fook Mental Health Association is excited to host and re-launch the biannual Diversity and Equity in Mental Health and Addictions Conference, which had been …
“New research revealed that as White adults became more aware of COVID-19 racial disparities, their support for COVID-19 safety precautions and overall concern for the pandemic decreased. Policymakers need to address these public attitudes to …
“Those interested in participating in the consultations are invited to fill out an online questionnaire by April 30, 2022. In the weeks ahead, the Government of Canada will also hold a series of roundtables, which will bring together …
In Canada, xenophobia and racism toward Chinese and other Asian communities have been on a rapid rise since the outbreak of the COVID-19. To confront that racism we need to make our voices and experiences heard. If you have faced discrimination …
COVID has deprived people of a ‘good death’ and disrupted rituals, mourning and funerals. Nikita Simpson (LSE) says Britain now needs to prioritise the million people bereaved by the virus. The excess and untimely deaths caused by COVID-19 …
Justice system gaps and strengths FREE VIRTUAL EVENT Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:00 P.M. – 4:40 P.M. ET Register here now. Hate crimes are considered message crimes and minority communities are often the targets. During the first year of the pandemic, …
HerStory pays tribute to some of the incredible women who have made or are continuing to make important contributions to Toronto’s history and story. With their talents, skills, determination and perseverance these inspiring women have woven …
Challenging the way we think Developed in partnership with the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), Behind Racism: Challenging the Way We Think is a new exhibition that explores the mental processes that contribute to racism and …
“I wish I could shut up, but I can’t, and I won’t.” – Bishop Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) About this event The Urban Alliance on Race Relations, the Toronto and York Region Labour Council and Labour Community Services have teamed up to …
Angela Cooper Brathwaite and Corsita Garraway are registered nurses and co-chairs of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s Black Nurses Task Force. Doris Grinspun is CEO of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. When the murder of …
