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Anti-Racism Community Dialogue

Dear Colleagues/Community Leaders, We are pleased to invite you to join us for an impactful Anti-Racism Dialogue featuring Dr. Notisha Massaquoi, Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and renowned Anti-Racism activist. Together with community leaders, Dr. Massaquoi will lead a powerful conversation on anti-racism strategies and youth leadership. Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMVenue: BCS, 2899Continue reading “Anti-Racism Community Dialogue “

Anti-Racism Forum & Youth Leadership Celebration

Youth leaders and BCS are organizing an Anti-Racism Forum & Youth Leadership Celebration on Saturday, June 22 from 2 pm to 4 pm. We would like to extend an invitation to you to participate in this event and engage in dialogue with our Youth Leaders and Community Members. Event Details & Address: Agenda: We wouldContinue reading “Anti-Racism Forum & Youth Leadership Celebration”

Why I See Colour: The Issue of Colourism in the South Asian Community

Blog written by Khansa Ashraf, Youth Community Animator – TERT, BCS. Oftentimes, people pride themselves on “not seeing colour”. However, I do see colour, and I always have. In fact, I always will. The importance of recognizing the effects that colour has on a person’s privilege is not something that should be ignored. Discriminatory, colouristContinue reading “Why I See Colour: The Issue of Colourism in the South Asian Community”

Confronting Racism: A Call to Action

Blog written by Khadiza Mizan, Youth Community Animator – TERT, BCS. Racism, a deeply entrenched social issue, continues to pervade our societies, perpetuating discrimination, inequality, and injustice. It manifests in various forms, from overt acts of bigotry to systemic biases ingrained within institutions. In the fight against racism, hashtags like #EndRacismNow, #AntiRacism, and #SocialJustice serveContinue reading “Confronting Racism: A Call to Action”

Racism is a Pandemic Too

Blog written by Nashwan Ashraf, Youth Community Animator – TERT, BCS. As someone who identifies as South Asian and as a Muslim there have been countless occurrences of racism I have faced based on my identity. Speaking from experience, I can say that facing challenging adversity because of racial identity is quite a distorted feeling.Continue reading “Racism is a Pandemic Too”

The Eyes that Follow: Overcoming Self-Policing as a Women of Color

Blog written by Sreya Tahsin, Youth Community Animator – TERT, BCS As a woman of color and community organizer, I am committed to preserving the cultural heritage passed down from my parents and ancestors, while I also strive to address the challenges faced by women like me, including racism, sexism, Islamophobia, and more. By initiatingContinue reading ” The Eyes that Follow: Overcoming Self-Policing as a Women of Color”

Converting Experiences of Bullying to Stories of Resilience

Blog by Shabosthi Das. Youth Community Animator – TERT, BCS I have committed myself to the betterment of youths by aiding them in their fight against racial bullying. My goal is to make the vision of unity a reality. I have experienced racism in the form of racial bullying in school, which I had to endeavour throughContinue reading “Converting Experiences of Bullying to Stories of Resilience”

Marcellin’s Blog

Blog written by Marcellin Simeon Hazra, Youth Community Animator – TERT, BCS. Racism and oppression are practical things seen in most parts of the world, no matter if it’s a first world country or a third world country. As a person born in a third world country, I was a victim of racism and oppressionContinue reading “Marcellin’s Blog”

Dylan’s Blog

Blog written by Dylan Devendran, Youth Community Animator – TERT, BCS. When I was in elementary, middle, and high school, I noticed a lot of racism and oppression happening between students, mainly through jokes to diss each other. I usually tried not to take part in them but sometimes I became the victim of them.Continue reading “Dylan’s Blog”

The Presence of Islamophobia

Blog written by A Isra, Youth Community Animator – TERT, BCS. While reflecting on my journey as a Muslim in a society that is riddled with Islamophobia, I’ve faced relentless bias and stereotypes fueled by negative media portrayals labelling us as “terrorists” or “oppressed.” With such misrepresentations, particularly evident in news outlets, significantly contribute toContinue reading “The Presence of Islamophobia”