Think you are unbiased? Think again
“All humans have unconscious bias … No exceptions. We are unaware of it,” said Shakil Choudhury, author of ‘Deep Diversity: Overcoming Us vs. Them.’ Continue reading
Racism
COMMENTARY: Why the U.S. should be outraged over Canada’s MMIWG report, too
Margaret Moss, an American Indian woman living in Canada, says the disappearance of indigenous women and girls is a problem on both sides of the border. Continue reading
Allegations of racism in Hamilton Forge, Calgary Cavalry match
The Canadian Premier League is investigating accusations of racism in a match between Hamilton’s Forge FC and Calgary’s Cavalry FC. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Getting serious about diversity requires more than one hour of training
Meera Estrada doubts a retailer’s one-hour diversity training session can change our long-term unconscious biases. Continue reading
N.S. teen thrilled with Paul McCartney shoutout after Mi’kmaq cover of ‘Blackbird’ goes viral
Emma Stevens said she and her music teacher, Carter Chiasson, first heard McCartney had singled her out for praise through comments on YouTube. Continue reading
Rainn Wilson shares photo of noose tied to African-American friend’s tree, speaks out against racism
“It’s as strong a symbol of racial hatred, violence and oppression as a Swastika,” ‘The Office’ actor wrote on Instagram. Continue reading
Controversial UNB professor set to retire after white nationalist comments surface
Petra Hauf, vice-president of UNB-Saint John, announced the news of Ricardo Duchesne’s impending retirement in a blog post on Tuesday. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Andrew Scheer’s anti-racism speech rings hollow
Bill Kelly says that contrary to what Andrew Scheer has told Canadians, there is still room for racism and intolerance in the Conservative Party. Continue reading
Sephora plans day of diversity training at all U.S. stores after security called on singer SZA
SZA said a Sephora employee she identified as “Sandy” called security to make sure the singer was not stealing from the store. Continue reading
UNB professor’s writings ‘racist,’ ‘without merit’: Canadian Historical Association
The largest historical association in Canada has written a letter, saying Ricardo Duchesne needs to be held accountable for his work. Continue reading