WINDSOR, ONT. A group of teachers hope to combat anti-Black racism and create change in the education system. The newly created Black Staff Equity Alliance plans to hold a virtual inaugural meeting on Wednesday. “We are an alliance working together for the betterment of our Black staff, our Black students, all of our allies,” said Alliance co-founder Amina Adbulle. Staff from both elementary and secondary levels can get involved. “Teachers, support staff, IT staff, custodial staff, secretarial staff,” Adbulle said. The committee’s main objective aims to make Black students feel visible, included and more connected to their academic experiences.
New equity group aims to tackle anti-Blackness in Windsor-Essex public schools
Founders of a committee that seeks to combat anti-Black racism in the public school board say they hope to develop strategies and foster conversations that better support Black staff and students.
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Posted: Mar 02, 2021 7:06 PM ET | Last Updated: March 3
Natalie Browning-Morgan, top left, Shantelle Browning-Morgan, top right, Venus Olla, bottom left, and Amina Abdulle, bottom right are the four founders of the public board s new Black Staff Equity Alliance group. (Submitted by Amina Abdulle)
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The Greater Essex County District School Board is looking for public input in an ongoing fight against anti-Black racism.
The board has instituted a number of measures in recent months and wants to hear what else should be done.
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Since the beginning of January, the board has been seeking input into forming a document known as “Supporting Anti Racism Education.”
“A lot of this came up when George Floyd was killed,” said Rachel Olivero, the board’s diversity officer. “Kids were asking all these questions.”