Race and society

The Red Coalition Condemns the Killing of 37-year-old Jean-René “Junior” Olivier a Black Resident of Repentigny, Quebec

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Race and society, Offender profiling, Articles, Race and crime, Racial profiling

Mr. Olivier told his mother that he was seeing people around him, while subsequently holding a kitchen knife.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Olivier told his mother that he was seeing people around him, while subsequently holding a kitchen knife.
  • What happened next will forever change the lives of those that knew Jean-Ren Junior Olivier.
  • We are asking the Minister of Public Safety Canada, to enact a legislation to prohibit racial profiling by law enforcement.
  • We are asking the Minister of Public Safety Canada, to enact a legislation to prohibit racial profiling by law enforcement.

The Government of Canada Concludes National Summit on Antisemitism

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Racism, Antisemitism, New antisemitism, Orientalism, Race and society, Identity politics, Anti-Zionism, Left-wing antisemitism, Working Definition of Antisemitism, Ottawa Protocol

The Government of Canada is committed to taking immediate steps to combat antisemitism and all forms of racism and discrimination.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada is committed to taking immediate steps to combat antisemitism and all forms of racism and discrimination.
  • While the Government of Canada continues to stand against all forms of hate, systemic racism, and intolerance, we know that Canada is not immune to hate-motivated violence and antisemitism.
  • We are pleased that the Government of Canada has demonstrated leadership and has organized this National Summit on Antisemitism.
  • At the National Summit on Antisemitism, the Government of Canada announced support for two projects through the Anti-Racism Action Program that address antisemitism and hate.

Advocacy groups and the Red Coalition petition the Minister of Public Safety Canada, requesting the enactment of a legislation to prohibit racial profiling by law enforcement

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Race and society, Articles, Offender profiling, Race and crime, Racial profiling

We are asking the Minister of Public Safety Canada through e-petition, to enact a legislation to prohibit racial profiling by law enforcement.

Key Points: 
  • We are asking the Minister of Public Safety Canada through e-petition, to enact a legislation to prohibit racial profiling by law enforcement.
  • The group must obtain 500 signatures before the e-petition closes, in-order for the petition to be considered for legislation.
  • This country is experiencing a long overdue reckoning of the way it has treated Indigenous, Black, and other historically excluded groups.
  • The practice of racial profiling by law enforcement seriously threatens the equal rights, democracy, and justice for all Canadians.

Corporate Counsel Women of Color© to Host 17th Annual Career Strategies Conference

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Articles, Race and society, Anti-racism, Person of color, Womanism, Women of color

NEW YORK, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC), a non-profit professional organization for women attorneys of color, will hold its 17th Annual Career Strategies Conference this September.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC), a non-profit professional organization for women attorneys of color, will hold its 17th Annual Career Strategies Conference this September.
  • CCWC was founded in 2004 by CEO Laurie N. Robinson Haden to advance women of color attorneys, provide networking opportunities, as well as foster diversity in the legal profession.
  • Sponsorships for the upcoming conference are still available.The conference agenda and details may be found on the group's website: www.ccwomenofcolor.org or by calling: (646) 483-8041.
  • About Corporate Counsel Women of Color (CCWC): Founded by Laurie N. Robinson Haden in 2004, CCWC is a not-for-profit organization for women attorneys of color in Fortune 1000 and Forbes 2000 companies.

Worried South Africans Need Options Now More Than Ever

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Apartheid, Racial segregation, Racism in South Africa, Multiple citizenship, Politics, Race and society, Articles

As a result, worried South Africans are looking to accessible avenues to open doors to other countries as a Plan B for their families, should they need it.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, worried South Africans are looking to accessible avenues to open doors to other countries as a Plan B for their families, should they need it.
  • "What many South Africans are learning now is that there is a stress-free route to a Plan B that is also relatively affordable.
  • "South Africans are proud of their beautiful country but, sadly, as seen in many countries across the world, volatility can lead to dire consequences for the future.
  • It is also important to note that South Africans are legally allowed to have dual citizenship, they must just follow the correct procedures with home affairs to retain their South African citizenship," concludes Emmett.

Worried South Africans Need Options Now More Than Ever

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Apartheid, Racial segregation, Racism in South Africa, Multiple citizenship, Politics, Race and society, Articles

As a result, worried South Africans are looking to accessible avenues to open doors to other countries as a Plan B for their families, should they need it.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, worried South Africans are looking to accessible avenues to open doors to other countries as a Plan B for their families, should they need it.
  • "What many South Africans are learning now is that there is a stress-free route to a Plan B that is also relatively affordable.
  • "South Africans are proud of their beautiful country but, sadly, as seen in many countries across the world, volatility can lead to dire consequences for the future.
  • It is also important to note that South Africans are legally allowed to have dual citizenship, they must just follow the correct procedures with home affairs to retain their South African citizenship," concludes Emmett.

Let’s Talk Women Picnic in White Summer Celebration With Chicago

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Friday, July 2, 2021
Women, Other Entertainment, Music, Food, Beverage, Events, Concerts, Consumer, Retail, Entertainment, Articles, Geography of Illinois, Race and society, Parks in Chicago, Black feminism, Feminism, Intersectional feminism, Person of color, Womxn, Chicago, Picnic, Millennium Park

Lets Talk Womxn Chicago present the closing celebration of the Taste of Chicago To-Go weekend with Lets Talk Women Picnic in White in Millennium Park on July 11, 2021, from noon to 3 pm.

Key Points: 
  • Lets Talk Womxn Chicago present the closing celebration of the Taste of Chicago To-Go weekend with Lets Talk Women Picnic in White in Millennium Park on July 11, 2021, from noon to 3 pm.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210701005976/en/
    Chicago women restaurateurs participating in the Chicago & Let's Talk Women Picnic in White happening at Millennium Park on Sunday, July 11, 2021.
  • Chicago is joined on July 11 by Picnic in White with Let's Talk Womxn Atlanta for an afternoon of food, drink, and music at Floataway Caf.
  • This unified celebration hosted by fifty women entrepreneurs across three cities is a testament to the bond of Lets Talk Womxn.

Darrell Kelley Of Viral Records LLC Is In Rock Hill, South Carolina To Stand Up To The Police

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Friday, June 25, 2021
Articles, Terrorism in the United States, White supremacy in the United States, Race in the United States, Race and society, Post–civil rights era in African-American history, Police brutality in the United States, Racism in the United States, Police brutality, Institutional racism, Kelley

ATLANTA, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Darrell Kelley is in Rock Hill, South Carolina to stand up to the police who used excessive force on two young black men, whom are brothers.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Darrell Kelley is in Rock Hill, South Carolina to stand up to the police who used excessive force on two young black men, whom are brothers.
  • Ricky and Travis Price were arrested on June 23, 2021 at a gas station in Rock Hill.
  • Darrell Kelley is calling out America's black celebrities and actors to stand up against controversial police arrests.
  • Activist Darrell Kelley does not think there is enough support in America to stand up against racism, police brutality, and systemic racism in America.

Greenwood Expands Its Executive Engineering Team Ahead of Product Release This Year

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Security, Women, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Software, Finance, Networks, Internet, Banking, Hardware, Consumer, Professional services, Consumer electronics, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Asian American, African American, Small business, Engineering, Greenwood, Race human categorization), American society, Race and society

Dylani joins Greenwood as part of her personal motivation and a shared vision with Greenwood, to affect change and impact persons and businesses who are often overlooked.

Key Points: 
  • Dylani joins Greenwood as part of her personal motivation and a shared vision with Greenwood, to affect change and impact persons and businesses who are often overlooked.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210624005416/en/
    Dylani Herath joins Greenwood as Vice President of Engineering.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    "We are thrilled to welcome Dylani to Greenwood, as her technical expertise and motivation to make an impact perfectly aligns with the Greenwood team," said Ryan Glover, Greenwood Co-Founder and Chairman.
  • At Greenwood, Dylani will develop and scale the banking platform, including further developing the platforms security, growth, and product pipeline.

Cities: A place for "reconciliation" with Indigenous peoples

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Race and society, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, Person of color, Articles, Indigenous rights

A total of 1,000 non-Indigenous Montrealers responded to a survey aimed at identifying their socio-spatial representations of Indigenous peoples and the spaces they associate with this population.

Key Points: 
  • A total of 1,000 non-Indigenous Montrealers responded to a survey aimed at identifying their socio-spatial representations of Indigenous peoples and the spaces they associate with this population.
  • The other component of the research was conducted with Indigenous individuals from a co-creative perspective using Indigenous research approaches.
  • Mikana, which meanspathin the Anishinabe language, is an Indigenous non-profit organization whose mission is to work for social change by educating different audiences on the realities and perspectives of Indigenous peoples.
  • This initiative is the result of a desire to generate concrete action against racism and discrimination against Indigenous Peoples, and contributes to breaking down the barriers between Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds.