http://dgracism.blogspot.com/2011/02/international-day-for-elimination-of.html
About that, I have also posted some graphs on Victims of Racism in Manitoba.
http://dgracism.blogspot.com/2011/02/victims-of-racism.html
There is also a website for Edmonton. It is called http://racismfreeedmonton.ca/.
I am happy that there are websites that promote the stopping of Racism. On that website, I found a link that can help you know what can you do to stop Racism.
What can you do to stop racism?
As an individual
Learn about the history of racism in Canada. In particular, the impact of racism on Aboriginal groups.
As a parent
Form interracial friendships. Listen to other people's points of view.
In your communities
Join the I'm Committed to a Racism Free Edmonton campaign. Commit to one action for one year.
In your institutions
Examine your institutions policies, practices and decision-making processes that pose barriers to inclusion. Identify and name the structures and barriers that help to perpetuate racism.
As an employee
Work to understand perspectives brought by all individuals. This means more listening, less talking.
As a supervisor
Do you hire, retain and promote individuals from diverse backgrounds?
As an organization
Review employment practices on a regular basis to identify possible barriers in recruitment, hiring, promotion and retention of diverse staff.
Please stay tuned!
~Dg-racism
Sorry everyone. It's been a while since I've posted and Blogger changed its settings so I don't know how to add another post so I'll post as a comment...
ReplyDeleteHere is a story which I found on FACEBOOK:
This happened on TAM airlines.
A 50-something year old white woman arrived at her seat and saw that the passenger next to her was a black man. Visibly furious, she called the air hostess.
"What's the problem, ma?" the hostess asked her
"Can't you see?" the lady said - "I was given a seat next to a black man. I can't seat here next to him. You have to change my seat"
- "Please, calm down, ma" - said the hostess
"Unfortunately, all the seats are occupied, but I'm still going to check if we have any."
The hostess left and returned some minutes later.
"Madam, as I told you, there isn't any empty seat in this class- economy class.
But I spoke to the captain and he confirmed that there isn't any empty seats in the economy class. We only have seats in the first class."
And before the woman said anything, the hostess continued
"Look, it is unusual for our company to allow a passenger from the economy class change to the first class.
However, given the circumstances, the commandant thinks that it would be a scandal to make a passenger travel sat next to an unpleasant person."
And turning to the black man, the hostess said:
"Which means, Sir, if you would be so nice to pack your handbag, we have reserved you a seat in the first class..."
And all the passengers nearby, who were shocked to see the scene started applauding, some standing on their feet."