[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1592455463346{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6994″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1592452293662{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”75px”][title_ztl tag=”h1″ style=”ztl-accent-font” weight=”ztl-font-bold” align=”Center” title=”WE MUST DISRUPT ANTI-BLACK RACISM” color=”#8355a2″][vc_text_separator title=”A MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY” color=”violet”][vc_column_text]Recent months, weeks and now days have been particularly difficult for many in our community. As we continue to deal with the new normal of the COVID 19 pandemic, we are becoming more aware of the intersectional impacts of this virus on those we serve.
Reports of the disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases in marginalized communities is compounded by the news of the brutal and callous disregard for human life south of the border. It was heart wrenching to see horrific acts of anti-black racism play out that claimed the lives of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd, two African American men. I know many are feeling the pain of these tragedies and other incidents that have taken place in Toronto and in our own community.
The trauma of racism which is deeply rooted in our history and our institutions is a shameful legacy that affects us daily. Racist incidents are felt deeply and personally by our clients, staff and the community in different ways – with a heightened sense of vulnerability, sadness, anger, and grief. We can no longer ignore or tolerate the profound harm racism and specifically, anti-black racism, causes to individuals, families and communities.
We know that dismantling systems of oppression such as racism is not easy.
At Black Creek CHC, we are committed to advocating and addressing social determinants of health such as poverty, racism and inequality. We may not fully understand the complexities and effects of racial intolerance, but it is incumbent on us to acknowledge its destructive impact on those it is directed against. It is up to each of us to examine our own views, beliefs and behaviours that continue to justify and promote racial inequality. Even in our sadness, I know we can listen, come together and work to fight against all forms of intolerance and hate. Many of us are already doing this important work.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][title_ztl tag=”h1″ style=”ztl-accent-font” weight=”ztl-font-bold” align=”Center” title=”What more can we do?” color=”#8355a2″][vc_empty_space height=”75″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”6999″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text]Identify racial inequities and disparities in our workplaces and in the sectors we work whether it is health care, criminal justice, education, employment.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”7000″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text]Champion anti-racist ideas and policies with specific actions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”7001″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text]Challenge accountability structures to address brutality, violence and harms to Black communities, specifically in the Jane Finch – Humber River Black Creek.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”7002″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text]Advocate for the allocation of protected funds to provide culturally appropriate health and well-being support within our community. Let us build a future that is a more just and equitable place for all.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”35″][title_ztl tag=”h1″ style=”ztl-accent-font” weight=”ztl-font-bold” align=”Center” title=”RECENT NEWS” color=”#8355a2″][vc_empty_space height=”35″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1592455379308{background-image: url(https://www.bcchc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/bcchc-bg-language.png?id=5457) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
June 3, 2020
Anti-Black Racism impacts health and as healthcare organizations we must act now
NEW
June 2, 2020
Statement from Black health leaders: Anti-Black Racism is a Public Health Crisis
April 22, 2020
Letter to Premier Ford, Deputy Premier Elliott and Dr. Williams regarding the need to collect and use socio-demographic and race-based data
April 15, 2020
Statement from Black Health Leaders on COVID-19’s impact on Black Communities in Ontario
April 15, 2020
Black Health Leaders Respond to CMOH
March 2, 2020
Black Mental Health Day
February 27, 2020
Black History Month: Leading for the future
February 6, 2020
Black History Month: Celebrating Black health and wellbeing as we look back and ahead
March 18, 2020
Policy and Government Relations Lead with a focus on Black Health
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