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Anti-Black Racism is Real

June 3, 2020 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

I’m feeling hopeful this week as our federal political leaders have publicly stated that anti-Black racism is real in Canada. Because it is. Because we need to talk about it. Because allies help in our struggles for justice of all kinds. (You can read about the statements made here and … [Continue reading] Anti-Black Racism is Real

Filed Under: anti-Black racism, Racism Tagged With: allyship, anti-Black racism, educaton, police brutality, racism, systemic racism

Food for Thought for Black History Month

February 4, 2020 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Every year I cringe when February arrives. And every year I try to think of new ways to raise awareness that can bring us closer to understanding and bridging the racial divide. This year I encourage you to pay attention to what you see and hear during Black History Month specifically related to … [Continue reading] Food for Thought for Black History Month

Filed Under: Black History Month Tagged With: Africa, civil rights, history, Joaquin Phoenix, racism, slavery, systemic racism

The (Subtle?) Ways History can Undermine Inclusion

January 21, 2020 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Last week I was in San Antonio, Texas for the Evolutionary Business Council’s annual  conference. My colleague and I led a short session called Real Talk: Race, Equity and Raising Social Consciousness. We also met with the organizational leadership to discuss these issues in the context of … [Continue reading] The (Subtle?) Ways History can Undermine Inclusion

Filed Under: anti-Black racism Tagged With: anti-Black racism, EBC, inclusion, racism, representation, Robert E. Lee, Texas

Brownface and the impact of Race as a Social Construct

September 19, 2019 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

So, Justin Trudeau is in hot water as images of him in “brownface” 18 years ago have surfaced. And although I’m disappointed, I’m not surprised. Well, maybe a little that it was only 18 years. Why? Because this is an example of how deeply the social construct of race has embedded itself into our … [Continue reading] Brownface and the impact of Race as a Social Construct

Filed Under: Race Tagged With: Blackface, brownface, Justin Trudeau, racism

Serena Williams – part 2

September 18, 2018 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

I have had the opportunity of a few discussions about Serena since last week’s blog – all of which I am grateful for. A key component of diversity and inclusion is dialogue and discussion. It’s imperative that we create an environment where we can share our perspectives and expand our awareness in … [Continue reading] Serena Williams – part 2

Filed Under: microaggressions Tagged With: bias, microaggressions, racism, Serena Williams, sexism

Starbucks and Anti-Bias Training

May 30, 2018 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Yesterday Starbucks closed most of its stores in the USA to provide anti-bias training for their staff. This was part of their response to the incident at one of their locations in Philadelphia where the police were called and two Black men were arrested as they waited for their friend. Starbucks … [Continue reading] Starbucks and Anti-Bias Training

Filed Under: anti-Black racism, bias Tagged With: anti-bias training, racism, Starbucks, systemic racism, unconscious bias

What Does Anti-Black Racism Look Like?

May 1, 2018 by Annemarie Shrouder 2 Comments

Yesterday, a story ran in the Globe and Mail about an Ontario Human Rights Tribunal ruling for a restaurant to pay a Black man $10,000.00 in compensation. He and his (Black) friends were asked to prepay for their food. You can read the article here. It’s more evidence of anti-Black racism in … [Continue reading] What Does Anti-Black Racism Look Like?

Filed Under: anti-Black racism Tagged With: Black, Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, racism, Starbuck, systemic racism

What a Verdict Tells us About Racism

February 11, 2018 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

This is a hard blog to write. And I can't even find an appropriate image. I was all set to write about happier things, like the new Gerber baby, but… The verdict in the Colten Boushie murder trial is heartbreaking and infuriating – and, sadly, not surprising. It’s one more story in a large … [Continue reading] What a Verdict Tells us About Racism

Filed Under: Indigenous peoples, Racism Tagged With: Colten Boushie, injustice, racism, Shree Paradkar, systemic racism, verdict

Why I Hate Black History Month – part 4

February 4, 2018 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

I have an issue with Black History Month. I have written about how everything Black happens in February and is forgotten for the rest of the year. I have written about “firsts” and what they say about how far we have (and haven’t) come. And last year I wrote about the lessons we could learn … [Continue reading] Why I Hate Black History Month – part 4

Filed Under: African American, Black History Month, Black People, Uncategorized Tagged With: African civilizations, Black History Month, civil rights, racism, slavery

Oh H&M…

January 10, 2018 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

2018 has just started and we have our first public misstep in advertising: H&M had a black boy modelling a hoodie that brands him as the “coolest monkey in the jungle”. Are you kidding me?! The white kid next to him is the “survival expert”. Ah… if only someone had caught this during the … [Continue reading] Oh H&M…

Filed Under: Racism, unconscious bias Tagged With: advertising, H&M, racism

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