Reading Time: 3 minutes COVID-19 isn’t affecting everyone equally, says U of A diversity expert who recommends ways to help overcome harmful biases
Tag: Discrimination
Lack of online access a barrier for athletes with disabilities
Reading Time: 4 minutes Vast majority of athletics websites make it hard for people with disabilities to see themselves participating in sport, U of A researcher finds
Religion has a positive economic impact on Canadian society
Reading Time: 3 minutes Our religious tapestry makes massive economic and social contributions to local communities and to the nation’s well-being
Race-based police data won’t end systemic issues
Reading Time: 5 minutes Examining use of force by race or counting arrests and charges by colour isn’t about to change police culture
Spotting and tackling prejudice
Reading Time: 3 minutes Move away from false statements and over-generalizations and recognize everyone as individuals
Racism is arbitrary and pointless
Reading Time: 3 minutes We don’t have to look hard to realize many of our relatives have been victims of racism. If we live in comfort and freedom, it’s only because we’re lucky
Sports world can lead the way to equality, fairness, justice
Reading Time: 4 minutes This athlete-led movement needs a face – or two. Ideally, we have one Black sports figure and one white sports figure taking the lead
Celebrity status can be a catalyst for change
Reading Time: 3 minutes NBA and WNBA players show what happens when talented people from all over the world come together in an environment of mutual respect
Canadian Museum for Human Rights must rediscover its mission
Reading Time: 4 minutes In order to promote respect for others, and to encourage reflection and dialogue, the museum needs to clean up its own house
Police failures begin with bad leadership
Reading Time: 4 minutes Policing, despite its facade of altruism and professionalism, remains incredibly insular, self-promoting and conservative