Prejudices

Canada's PR industry releases first comprehensive diversity & inclusion survey

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Monday, May 31, 2021
Articles, Mind, Psychometrics, Self, Bias, Prejudices, Survey Methodology, Implicit stereotype, Public relations

52% of respondents work in corporate, government or non-profit environments, while 48% work in public relations agencies.

Key Points: 
  • 52% of respondents work in corporate, government or non-profit environments, while 48% work in public relations agencies.
  • Among respondents working at PR agencies, the numbers are even higher rising to 93% of respondents, including 91% of BIPoC professionals.
  • These numbers are significantly lower among BIPoC professionals at PR agencies (unconscious bias: 37%; micro-aggressions: 36%; discrimination: 13%).
  • Since the survey was conducted via open links, no margin of error can be assigned to the sample.

Entertainment Leaders Call on Celebrities and Influencers to Stop Spreading Misinformation about Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Racism, Antisemitism, Orientalism, Prejudices, Anti-Zionism, Protests in Egypt

We call on the leaders of all parties to end the violence, urge calm, and work toward de-escalation.

Key Points: 
  • We call on the leaders of all parties to end the violence, urge calm, and work toward de-escalation.
  • "This distorted version of reality is being spread online and then amplified by influencers, which only fans the flames of hatred and has real life consequences.
  • "\nCreative Community for Peaceaims to promote the arts as a means for peace while fighting antisemitism in the entertainment industry and on prominent media platforms.
  • To learn more about their cause, visit www.creativecommunityforpeace.com.\nWe are deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

Entertainment Leaders Call on Celebrities and Influencers to Stop Spreading Misinformation about Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 17, 2021
Racism, Antisemitism, Orientalism, Prejudices, Anti-Zionism, Protests in Egypt

We call on the leaders of all parties to end the violence, urge calm, and work toward de-escalation.

Key Points: 
  • We call on the leaders of all parties to end the violence, urge calm, and work toward de-escalation.
  • "This distorted version of reality is being spread online and then amplified by influencers, which only fans the flames of hatred and has real life consequences.
  • "\nCreative Community for Peaceaims to promote the arts as a means for peace while fighting antisemitism in the entertainment industry and on prominent media platforms.
  • To learn more about their cause, visit www.creativecommunityforpeace.com.\nWe are deeply concerned by the escalating violence in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.

#ItStartedWithWords Survivor-Led Campaign To Kick Off "Liberation75," A Global Gathering Of Holocaust Survivors, Educators, Leaders

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Holocaust studies, Genocide education, Antisemitism, Orientalism, Prejudices, Racism, Education about the Holocaust, Articles

Over the course of five days, beginning May 4, 2021 Liberation75 will bring together thousands of people from around the world committed to fighting antisemitism and racism, and continuing Holocaust education and remembrance.

Key Points: 
  • Over the course of five days, beginning May 4, 2021 Liberation75 will bring together thousands of people from around the world committed to fighting antisemitism and racism, and continuing Holocaust education and remembrance.
  • Liberation75 will kick off with a global moment of sharing the #ItStartedWithWords campaign video.
  • Their dedication to this work is an inspiration to all of us.
  • they yelled; and we learn how Shraga Milstein and his father reacted as they endured jeers while they walked down the street in their neighborhood.

American Jewish Committee, National Association of Attorneys General Joining to Combat Antisemitism

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Monday, February 22, 2021
Racism, Antisemitism, Orientalism, Prejudices, American Jewish Committee, Judaism, Discrimination

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) are partnering to combat antisemitism in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) are partnering to combat antisemitism in the United States.
  • "Attorneys general are elected officials uniquely positioned to lead in confronting this societal problem, the hate targeting Jews."
  • Attorneys General, as the chief law enforcement officers in their jurisdiction, are ready to tackle hate, including antisemitism, in all its forms.
  • In the first-ever survey of the general U.S. population on antisemitism, AJC found a stunning lack of awareness of antisemitism.

AJC, FBI Meet to Discuss Efforts to Combat Antisemitism in the U.S.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Racism, Antisemitism, Orientalism, Prejudices, New antisemitism, Anti-Zionism

"Education is essential, to clarify what constitutes antisemitism, the various sources of this hatred, and what effective tools are available for law enforcement to fight antisemitism."

Key Points: 
  • "Education is essential, to clarify what constitutes antisemitism, the various sources of this hatred, and what effective tools are available for law enforcement to fight antisemitism."
  • Alan Ronkin, Director of AJC's Washington, DC Region, and Avi Mayer, AJC's Managing Director of Global Communications, also addressed the FBI officials.
  • In the first-ever survey of the general U.S. population on antisemitism, AJC found a stunning lack of awareness of antisemitism.
  • The AJC experts complimented the FBI for its annual Hate Crimes Statistics report, which provides vital data on antisemitism.

Holocaust Survivors Foundation USA Statement on Riots at United States Capitol

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Antisemitism, Orientalism, Prejudices, Racism, Holocaust survivors, Aftermath of the Holocaust, Articles

MIAMI, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As Holocaust survivors and descendants of survivors, we are profoundly saddened and angered by the violent attack on the United States Capitol and Congress to prevent our Nation's sacred peaceful transition of power.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As Holocaust survivors and descendants of survivors, we are profoundly saddened and angered by the violent attack on the United States Capitol and Congress to prevent our Nation's sacred peaceful transition of power.
  • We abhor the violence that threatens our ability to live together in the diverse, free, and democratic United States that we so deeply love.
  • We appreciate President-Elect Biden's clear denunciation of the anti-democratic riots, and his recognition of their anti-Semitic and racist elements.
  • The Holocaust Survivors Foundation USA Executive Committee:

Holocaust Survivors Foundation USA Statement on Riots at United States Capitol

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Antisemitism, Orientalism, Prejudices, Racism, Holocaust survivors, Aftermath of the Holocaust, Articles

MIAMI, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As Holocaust survivors and descendants of survivors, we are profoundly saddened and angered by the violent attack on the United States Capitol and Congress to prevent our Nation's sacred peaceful transition of power.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As Holocaust survivors and descendants of survivors, we are profoundly saddened and angered by the violent attack on the United States Capitol and Congress to prevent our Nation's sacred peaceful transition of power.
  • We abhor the violence that threatens our ability to live together in the diverse, free, and democratic United States that we so deeply love.
  • We appreciate President-Elect Biden's clear denunciation of the anti-democratic riots, and his recognition of their anti-Semitic and racist elements.
  • The Holocaust Survivors Foundation USA Executive Committee:

Mining Association of Canada and its Members Commit to Take Action Against Discrimination, Racism and Sexism

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Articles, Disability rights, Prejudices, Social theories, Hatred, Racism, Discrimination, Institutional racism, Ableism

"MAC's members also strongly recognize that diversity and inclusion breed success, making the fight against racism both a moral and a business imperative."

Key Points: 
  • "MAC's members also strongly recognize that diversity and inclusion breed success, making the fight against racism both a moral and a business imperative."
  • Over the past six months, MAC and its members have come together to identify and commit to several tangible objectives focused on ensuring discrimination, racism and sexism have no part in the Canada's mining sector.
  • Seek to identify, acknowledge and confront conscious and unconscious bias, as well as individual and systemic racism, sexism, ableism and discrimination.
  • The Mining Association of Canada is the national organization for the Canadian mining industry.

The Property Block strives to help ex-military and ex-offenders that are struggling for employment

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Articles, Prejudices, Employment discrimination, Unemployment, Workplace, Workplace bullying, Disability, Discrimination, Gender

The Property Block has always had a policy of absolutely no employment discrimination regarding race, sex, age, gender, sexuality, or disability, but director Alex Hagan doesn't believe that is enough.

Key Points: 
  • The Property Block has always had a policy of absolutely no employment discrimination regarding race, sex, age, gender, sexuality, or disability, but director Alex Hagan doesn't believe that is enough.
  • He is engaging the company in various schemes to proactively seek to employ those who may not be given a chance elsewhere.
  • The Property Block is also speaking with the organisation Building People who assist reformed ex-offenders with integration back into the community.
  • If you are interested in a position with The Property Block and you have an active interest in property development, technology, or construction please contact [email protected]