{"id":344298,"date":"2020-10-06T16:06:20","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T20:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/?page_id=344298"},"modified":"2025-11-06T09:32:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T14:32:11","slug":"addressing-anti-black-racism","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/addressing-anti-black-racism\/","title":{"rendered":"Addressing Anti-Black Racism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Addressing anti-Black racism demands an unlearning and dismantling of systems and ideologies that uphold white supremacy. While we understand that many members of our community experience diverse forms of racism and discrimination, we also believe that it is important to centre anti-Blackness as the register for white supremacy and that combatting anti-Black racism is a powerful step towards anti-racism and justice for all. We do not accept the status quo and we are working with you towards creating a future for our Faculty where commitment to equity and diversity are the locus of our strength.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/aconline\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">African Canadian Online<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/vpepc\/faculty-affairs\/faculty-recruitment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Positions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dare\/\">Dean's Award for Research Excellence<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/students\/graduate\/award-opportunities\/#postdoctoral-fellowship\">LA&amp;PS Postdoctoral Fellowship<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/addressing-anti-black-racism\/advisory-committee\/\">Advisory Committee<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group border-lg border-primary p-4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">Anti-Black Racism Initiatives Fund<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>We've introduced a new $100,000 anti-Black Racism Initiatives Fund open to LA&amp;PS students, faculty and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/community-projects\/anti-black-racism-initiatives-fund\/\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\">Anti-Black Racism Initiatives Fund Application <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase text-primary\">LA&amp;PS Black Scholar Research Fund<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Our new LA&amp;PS Black Scholar Research Fund (BSRF) disburses $50,000 of research funding for Black contract faculty and Black YUFA members in a CLA, assistant or associate position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/events.yorku.ca\/mecExternalScript?id=21816&amp;t=calendar\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programs &amp; 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Discover people of African descent in the Americas through cultural studies, history, literature and music.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/addressing-anti-black-racism\/event-recordings\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/Event-Recordings-538-x-303.jpg\" alt=\"Black female student studying from home during lockdown\" class=\"wp-image-355631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/Event-Recordings-538-x-303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/Event-Recordings-538-x-303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/addressing-anti-black-racism\/event-recordings\/\">Event Recordings<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Catch up on the latest teach-ins and workshops involving members of the LA&amp;PS Advisory Committee and other renowned panelists.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/addressing-anti-black-racism\/glossary-of-terms\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/Glossary-of-Terms-538-x-303.jpg\" alt=\"An African American teacher helps her student before class\" class=\"wp-image-355630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/Glossary-of-Terms-538-x-303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/Glossary-of-Terms-538-x-303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/addressing-anti-black-racism\/glossary-of-terms\/\">Glossary of Terms<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Learn the definitions of terms and phrases often used in Black Studies and in anti-racist scholarship to support your research and teaching.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/addressing-anti-black-racism\/readings-films\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/Recommended-Readings-Films-538-x-303.jpg\" alt=\"Black woman at bookstore holding books in her hands before making a purchase\" class=\"wp-image-355632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/Recommended-Readings-Films-538-x-303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/09\/Recommended-Readings-Films-538-x-303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/addressing-anti-black-racism\/readings-films\/\">Recommended Readings &amp; Films<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Browse through our extensive archive of scholarly publications and fictional texts in Black and African Studies. In this database, you will find works from a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields, including history, sociology, literary criticism and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/addressing-anti-black-racism\/past-events\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/04\/Undergraduate-Black-Student-Lounge-ribbon-cutting538x303.jpg\" alt=\"Undergraduate Black Student Lounge ribbon cutting\" class=\"wp-image-367764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/04\/Undergraduate-Black-Student-Lounge-ribbon-cutting538x303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2023\/04\/Undergraduate-Black-Student-Lounge-ribbon-cutting538x303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/addressing-anti-black-racism\/past-events\/\">Past Events<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the impactful events we previously organized, aimed at creating spaces for meaningful conversations and fostering community building.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a id=\"strategies\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-parallax is-light imagecta-block full-width\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-very-dark-gray-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div 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