Remember 9:29, celebrating the legacy of George Floyd
by News Staff
Last Updated May 25, 2021 at 7:49 am EDT
Remember 9:29
Celebrating the legacy of George Floyd,
Remember 9:29 features an ensemble of Black Canadians coming together to share their real life perspectives on the Black experience.
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The George Floyd Memorial Foundation honours George Floyd’s legacy by uniting and activating our communities to challenge the root causes of racial inequity and end the systemic violence affecting Black Americans.
The Black Solidarity Fund includes more than 70 charities supporting Black Canadians by advancing social services, economic opportunities, mental health supports, advocacy efforts, and access to education, as well as preserving and celebrating Black art, heritage, and culture and their immense contribution to Canada.
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IKEA Canada is signing the BlackNorth Initiative pledge as part of its ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
The pledge during Black History Month reconfirms the company’s commitment to tackling systemic anti-Black racism and creating opportunities for Black people through accountability and ongoing actions, according to a press release. The retailer is among the latest of more than 400 companies to sign the pledge, including Enbridge Inc., Scotiabank, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, Accenture, Bruce Power Ltd. and Google Canada.
On the heels of the death of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter rallies, IKEA launched several initiatives last June including new training for managers and an expanded partnership with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion to develop resources and education for employees. The company also donated more than $200,000 to organizations including the Black Solidarity Fund by CanadaHelps, the National Association of Frie