anti-racism News Archive
Let’s reaffirm our ideals in the fight against racism and hatred in all their forms
January 27, 2023 —
A message from President Michael Benarroch on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Faculty of Arts
Call out anti-Black racism every day, not as a campaign tactic
May 27, 2022 —
The tactic of uncovering anti-Black racist “indiscretions” during an election campaign is an effort to villainize politicians while upholding a colour-blind version of racism.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty statement in response to shooting in Buffalo
May 20, 2022 —
On Saturday, May 14, 2022, 10 Black people were killed and three were injured in a horrifying act of anti-Black racism in Buffalo, New York. Adding to the violence and trauma was a 180-page hate-filled manifesto and the social media live-streaming of the mass shooting. As the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, we acknowledge and think of the families and communities who are grieving the loss of their loved ones.
Faculty of Arts
The colour of someone’s skin doesn’t equate to definitive sameness
April 13, 2022 —
As a result of anti-Black racism, non-Black people remain ignorant about how Black people experience discrimination and how it acts as a barrier that suppresses the civic, political and economic success of Black communities in a dominant white society.
Asper School of Business
Elevating anti-racism awareness
March 22, 2022 —
Asper student Shyanti Saha Arpa discusses her role on UM's Anti-Racism Task Force
March 21 – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2022 —
A day for us to reflect on progress that has been made in combatting racial discrimination, acknowledge the work that still needs to be done and re-commit our efforts moving forward
Students rank UM among top Canadian universities in Maclean’s survey
March 11, 2022 —
'We continue to make strides in our commitment to foster a safe, equitable and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability'
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Walking the Talk
March 3, 2022 —
Since the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences passed Canada’s first post-secondary institutional anti-racism policy in August 2020, receiving local and national attention, the focus has shifted to educating key stakeholders about the policy and implementing it across the Rady Faculty’s five colleges
Dismantling racism: UM establishes Anti-Racism Task Force
March 2, 2022 —
Includes diverse members from across the University who have been active in advancing racial justice and decolonization throughout the University through their leadership, experience, subject matter expertise, and community involvement
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dr. Marcia Anderson appointed vice-dean Indigenous health, social justice and anti-racism
March 1, 2022 —
In this new role, Dr. Anderson is excited to explore how the Rady Faculty can accelerate and expand anti-racism and equity-focused work by firmly grounding in social justice principles, including human rights, participation, access and equity