Race and society

Mercy College President Tim Hall Challenges Institutions of Higher Education to Address Systemic Racism in Op-Ed, "Where Does Systemic Racism Live on College Campuses?"

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

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DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy College President Tm Hall has penned an Op-Ed titled, "Where Does Systemic Racism Live on College Campuses?"

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DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy College President Tm Hall has penned an Op-Ed titled, "Where Does Systemic Racism Live on College Campuses?"
to address the failure of Colleges and Universities to help end systemic racism and ensure equal success for all students.
by President Tim L. Hall
George Floyd's murder has ignited a nation-wide focus on racism.
Not just the racism of bigoted individuals, bad apples consumed with racial hatred, but the racism embedded in systems and processes and rules.

Group of Global Tech Companies Cement Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion as the World Erupts in BLM Protests; Toronto-based startup Crescendo leads the charge to change

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

Discrimination, Hatred, Racism, Race and society, Social issues, Politics

Anti-racism work must continue beyond this current emotionally-heightened state to create a more equitable environment, in and out of the workplace.

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Anti-racism work must continue beyond this current emotionally-heightened state to create a more equitable environment, in and out of the workplace.
Crescendo, a Toronto-based diversity and inclusion (D&I) startup, is calling on organizations across North America to do the work necessary to ensure that their anti-racism commitments extend year-round.
D&I and anti-racism work require a significant effort from D&I teams that are typically under-resourced and under-supported.
As the World's #1 Job Site, Indeed's 9,800+ global employees are dedicated to a single mission: We Help People Get Jobs.

ZoomInfo Announces Donations of Over $100,000 to Support the Black Community and Racial Equality

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

ZoomInfo , a global leader in go-to-market intelligence solutions, today announced donations of over $100,000 to seven nonprofit organizations in support of equal rights and racial justice for the Black community.

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ZoomInfo , a global leader in go-to-market intelligence solutions, today announced donations of over $100,000 to seven nonprofit organizations in support of equal rights and racial justice for the Black community.
We support Americans who are standing up and speaking up against racial injustice and inequality.
The mistreatment of the Black community and systemic racism in the U.S. must stop.
We brought together the ZoomInfo family to educate, inform, and have an open discussion on how we can all make an impact for the Black community.

CIBC Announces Measures to Stand Against Systemic Racism

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

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"Racism in any form diminishes what we are all capable of together, and our bank is taking specific steps to combat anti-Black systemic racism and grow our culture of inclusion," said Victor Dodig, President and CEO of CIBC.

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"Racism in any form diminishes what we are all capable of together, and our bank is taking specific steps to combat anti-Black systemic racism and grow our culture of inclusion," said Victor Dodig, President and CEO of CIBC.
CIBC's measures to combat racism include a specific focus on talent, inclusive leadership, and supporting our clients and communities.
In addition to the bank's existing programs to support inclusive leadership and disrupt unconscious bias, all people leaders at CIBC will receive learning resources specifically focused on addressing anti-Black systemic racism.
CIBC is also taking on a leadership role against systemic racism with President and CEO Victor Dodig serving as co-chair of the BlackNorth Initiative, which was created to encourage leading organizations in Canada to make specific commitments to combat anti-Black systemic racism.

Hundreds of SF Union Members & Community Allies Stand United Against Systemic Racism and Cuts to Services, Call for a "Budget for All"

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Monday, July 20, 2020

Discrimination, Race and society, White privilege, Hatred, Racism, Institutional racism, Articles, Humans

These murders are but one manifestation the pandemic of racism has long inflicted on communities of color.

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These murders are but one manifestation the pandemic of racism has long inflicted on communities of color.
Since the devastating pandemic began, many Black and Brown workers have risked their lives at the frontline and have kept the City running.
We are demanding a robust investment in the public services that protect vulnerable people and combat the effects of systemic racism.
We are demanding an end to the systemic racism that led to their murders and that also exists in our workplaces.

Community Leaders Work to Bridge the Racial Divide

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Affirmative action, Discrimination, Social issues, Race and society, Humans

Dr. Bharath Gopalaswamy, senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, moderated the town hall with panelists Eddie Rye Jr., Debadutta Dash and Maia Espinoza.

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Dr. Bharath Gopalaswamy, senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, moderated the town hall with panelists Eddie Rye Jr., Debadutta Dash and Maia Espinoza.
Topics included the racial challenges communities are facing, the effectiveness of affirmative action, reducing funding for police and the role of media in community building.
Most wanted to know what actions they could take to improve race relations in their communities.
APPWW, supported by Indian American organizations nationwide, will work with the community leaders to focus on creating opportunities for economic inclusion and improving education outcomes for Black and other communities of color.

Global Thought Leader on Bias Says Address Structural Inequalities in Societies in Health, Wealth, Education, and Criminal Injustice to End Systemic Racism

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Monday, July 13, 2020

Discrimination, Racism, Race and society, Hatred, Societal racism, Social issues, Humans

Structural Racism is not exclusive to the United States.

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Structural Racism is not exclusive to the United States.
Racism is clearly a global problem.
Rubin, Michael Baran, the Co-Author of Subtle Acts of Exclusion, says communities "need to work to address structural inequalities in societies in health, wealth, education, and criminal injustice."
Baran additionally advocates for more focus on training teachers to be inclusive, "as teachers can have unconscious biases as well."

PLAYERSTV will premiere #SAYHERNAME: BREONNA TAYLOR on Wednesday, July 8th at 7 pm ET

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

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As of today, no arrests have been made in Breonna's murder nor have any policies or policing standards been modified.

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As of today, no arrests have been made in Breonna's murder nor have any policies or policing standards been modified.
ACTION 4: CALL Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron at 502-696-5300 and demand he CHARGE the officers who murdered Breonna Taylor via UNTIL FREEDOM.
I am equally committed to creating platforms like the #SAYHERNAME: Breonna Taylor special, that provides support, solutions, and sustainable impact," said Irving.
"It has been more than a hundred days since Breonna Taylor was killed by law enforcement in her own home.

Toronto Unions demand zero tolerance for racism at work or in our communities

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

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TORONTO, July 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Labour Unions in Toronto are united in calling for zero tolerance against racism at work and in our communities after a number of horrific hate crime incidents in recent weeks.

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TORONTO, July 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Labour Unions in Toronto are united in calling for zero tolerance against racism at work and in our communities after a number of horrific hate crime incidents in recent weeks.
Every employer and every political leader needs to show the people of Toronto there is zero tolerance for racism and hate in our workplaces and communities, says John Cartwright, President of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council.
New headlines featuring grotesque racist and discriminatory incidents have become the norm.The Toronto & York Region Labour Council is speaking out and supporting anti-racism work in our communities.
The Labour Council will be making a formal deputation at the Toronto Police Services Board Town Hall on Thursday.

Vubiz launches new Elearning Course: Let's Talk About Racism

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Discrimination, Race and society, Articles, Post-structuralism, Humans, Identity politics, Critical theory, Hatred, Racism, White Fragility, White privilege, Institutional racism

LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vubiz launches new Elearning Course: Let's Talk About Racism.

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LOS ANGELES, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vubiz launches new Elearning Course: Let's Talk About Racism.
Vubiz just launched another relevant course for our times called Let's Talk About Racism.
This FREE course examines how employers and employees can disrupt racism by learning about the issues involved today.
Topics include a brief history of racism, systemic racism, white privilege, white fragility, different types of racism, how systemic racism affects our institutions.