Social Issues: Racism

Blog post: Black History Month – Rosa Parks: The Spark That Ignited a Movement

by Executive Assistant | February 7, 2025 | Blog: Miscellaneous, Blog: Racism, ESPC Announcements, Social Issues: General, Social Issues: Racism, Social Issues: Women

Black History Month – Rosa Parks: The Spark That Ignited a Movement February 18, 2020 Written by Susanne Urbina Each February, Canadians celebrate Black History Month in recognition of the achievements, contributions and struggles of Black people in Canada and...

Research Review: Mental Health: A conversation missing black youth

by Web Administrator | February 21, 2023 | ESPC Publications Miscellaneous, Social Issues: Health, Social Issues: Racism, Social Issues: Youth

Research Review: Mental Health: A conversation missing black youth February 18, 2020 Download the Research Review (PDF) This qualitative report, Access to Mental Health for Black Youths in Alberta (Salami et al.) is reviewed by Eanimi Agube and was published by Health...

Vital Signs 2022 – A Look at Systemic Racism in Edmonton

by Web Administrator | December 1, 2022 | ESPC Publications: Vital Signs, Social Issues: Racism

Vital Signs 2022 – A Look at Systemic Racism in Edmonton February 18, 2020 Download Vital Signs 2022 - A Look at Systemic Racism in Edmonton Edmonton Vital Signs is an annual check-up conducted by Edmonton Community Foundation, in partnership with Edmonton...

Vital Topics: A Look at the History of Racism Towards Indigenous & People of Colour in Edmonton

by Web Administrator | June 1, 2022 | ESPC Publications: Vital Topics, Social Issues: Indigenous People, Social Issues: Racism

Vital Topics: A Look at the History of Racism Towards Indigenous & People of Colour in Edmonton February 18, 2020 Download the Vital Topic — The History of Racism Towards Indigenous & People of Colour in Edmonton Edmonton Vital Signs is an annual checkup...

Race, Identity, and Social Policy: Significant Works by Black Authors

by Web Administrator | February 9, 2022 | Resources: Education, Social Issues: Racism

Race, Identity, and Social Policy: Significant Works by Black Authors February 18, 2020 By Jenn Rossiter and Sydney Sheloff February marks Black History Month, a time when we acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities...

fACTivist Feature Article: Addressing Racialized Populations’ Barriers to Affordable Housing

by Sydney Sheloff | May 28, 2021 | ESPC Publications: Community Matters, Levels of Government: Alberta, Resources: Housing, Social Issues: Indigenous People, Social Issues: Poverty, Social Issues: Racism

fACTivist Feature Article: Addressing Racialized Populations’ Barriers to Affordable Housing February 18, 2020 Note: this is excerpted from the Spring 2021 edition of our fACTivist publication. The Edmonton Social Planning Council, in collaboration with volunteers and...

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