Do more to protect Black, racialized people against COVID-19, says community group
The upcoming pop-up testing centres are a start, but Teneile Warren and the ACB Network want public health to do more for the region s , hit disproportionately hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted: Feb 10, 2021 2:55 PM ET | Last Updated: February 10
The upcoming pop-up COVID-19 testing centres are a start. But activist Teneile Warren wants public health to do more for the region s Black and racialized communities, hit disproportionately hard by the pandemic.(Evan Mitsui/CBC)
I am deeply sorry for the pain my actions have caused each of you and our community as a whole. As I stated in June, I don t expect forgiveness based on my words alone. I committed to showing the community that you can count on me to continue fighting hard for everyone through my actions and leadership, he continued on.
Armstrong added that he is proud of the work the region is doing and looks forward to future advice and information from the newly-formed anti-racism advisory working group An apology does not heal racial trauma
Several council colleagues weighed in before Armstrong s apology to share thoughts on the matter, including Coun. Sue Foxton who addressed community reaction.
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