Introduction to
Anti-Black Racism

Introduction to Anti-Black Racism (Up to 4 hours)

An interactive session designed to introduce participants to the unique concept of anti-Black racism and the ways it’s been rooted within Canadian institutions historically to contemporarily. There will be opportunities to explore diverse perspectives in how anti-Blackness operates on multiple levels, including within professional positions, organizations and industries. Participants will be introduced to various ways allyship can be built against anti-Black racism and can be reflected within policies, practices, procedures and interactions. This session encourages critical opportunities for reflection, accountability and ultimately, growth.

Topics Covered:

• Understanding the social construction of race and racism on multiple levels – including internalized, interpersonal and institutional

• How anti-Black racism impacts Black communities across Toronto, Ontario and/or Canada

• Analyzing anti-Blackness within workplace cultures, policies, practices and interactions

• Exploring how colonialism and Western supremacy perpetuate anti-Black racism

• Enhancing accountability – for ourselves, towards colleagues and from leadership

Outcomes and Takeaways:

• Building intentional allyship

• Knowledge sharing opportunities

• Strengthening and applying an anti-racist lens to the work we do and people we engage with

• Ability to position oneself as a racial and intersectional being, exploring how this influences worldviews and decision-making

• Text and media resources to support current and continued learning