4 juillet 2025 In Media By noel
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 unique opportunity press for fair reportage and changed own the …
4 juillet 2025 In Education By noel
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 are more educated. Why is the education system failing our ...
4 juillet 2025 In Our Health By noel
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. One in seven people living with HIV in Canada is ...
4 juillet 2025 In Economic Integration, Issues & Opportunities By noel
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 due to systemic racism and long-standing discrimination that have contributed ...
4 juillet 2025 In Equity/Anti-Black Racism By noel
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 background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and ...
4 juillet 2025 In Issues & Opportunities By noel
We work to be in control of our own history because most of the time, what the media write about our experiences is often not true. So we have to promote our own story. We are not afraid to integrate discussions that concern us. We have the unique opportunity to change the game by writing ...
4 juillet 2025 In Education, Issues & Opportunities By noel
We face many obstacles in the Canadian education system not because we are not intelligent. In fact, Statistics Canada data shows that at least 34% of racialized Canadians have at least one university degree, compared to 20% of non-racialized Canadians. Why are our children not successful? That's a million dollar question that requires a million ...
4 juillet 2025 In Issues & Opportunities By noel
Poverty makes you sick. Mental health problems are increasing in our community. However, stigma and lack of resources will prevent us from asking for help most of the time. Africans in the Caribbean and Black Canadians are four times more likely to catch diabetes, cataracts, and many other diseases. One in seven people living with ...
4 juillet 2025 In Criminal Justice, Issues & Opportunities By noel
Canada is recognizing the International Decade for People of African Descent. It’s a key opportunity to address anti-Black racism in the justice system. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently gave a short but significant speech on Parliament Hill announcing that the Government of Canada is officially recognizing the International Decade for People of African Descent. The ...
4 juillet 2025 In Articles, Equity/Anti-Black Racism By noel
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 background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and ...
