The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination reminds people that racism stills exists. This day highlights the negative consequences of racial discrimination as well as the ongoing fight to end it. It also promotes tolerance in communities around the world. In honour of this annual observance, the Provincial Human Rights Committee Region 1 Representative encourages members to participate in Empower London: The Roots of Racism and Moving Forward. This event is partnered with the London Central Library and will take place on March 26 from 5:30-8:30. The objective is to bring together organized labour, community organizations, community groups and members to engage in a social dialogue with the following panelists: Leroy Hibbert, Darlene Ritchie, Subhi Alwan and Anton Allahar. Topics of discussion will include: moving forward and beyond the roots of racism, defining and identifying systemic racism and brining awareness to issues surrounding employment equity.
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The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination reminds people that racism stills exists. This day highlights the negative consequences of racial discrimination as well as the ongoing fight to end it. It also promotes tolerance in communities around the world. In honour of this annual observance, the Provincial Human Rights Committee Region 1 Representative encourages members to participate in Empower London: The Roots of Racism and Moving Forward. This event is partnered with the London Central Library and will take place on March 26 from 5:30-8:30. The objective is to bring together organized labour, community organizations, community groups and members to engage in a social dialogue with the following panelists: Leroy Hibbert, Darlene Ritchie, Subhi Alwan and Anton Allahar. Topics of discussion will include: moving forward and beyond the roots of racism, defining and identifying systemic racism and brining awareness to issues surrounding employment equity.
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