Later this month, the second drop-in event in a series designed to foster discussions regarding human rights and equity resources on campus will be held.
What is Systemic Racism?
The Equity Dialogues event, organized by the Human Rights and Equity (HRE) Office at Brock University, will be held on Wednesday, February 28 from noon to 2 p.m. in Sankey Chamber.
The Role of Education in Addressing Systemic Racism
The events take place every month and center around two resources that are provided beforehand through the Equity Dialogues series on The Brock News. These resources cover the same topic from two different skill levels – basic and proficient – allowing participants to select the resource that best suits their learning requirements.
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The resources available in February related to systemic racism include:
- Novice: The online video titled “Understanding Systemic Racism” offers an understanding of systemic racism and highlights ways in which people can collaborate to address it. While the video primarily focuses on the United States, it covers topics that also relate to Canada, such as redlining, implicit bias, and the history of slavery and racial segregation.
- Skilled: Matthew Morris, currently a teacher in Brock University’s Faculty of Education, talks about the challenges encountered by young Black men within the educational system in his TEDx Talk titled “The Fresh Prince Syndrome.” Drawing striking parallels to a popular ’90s sitcom, he reflects on his own experiences both as a student and as an educator, and imparts valuable insights gained from his journey.
