Disrupting Racism
Being someone who stands up for racial equity in the workplace can be uncomfortable and frustrating work. This is especially true if anti-racism is not being deeply thought about or discussed in your workplace.
Within the education system, Indigenous and racialized students, staff, and families are often relied on or expected to lead anti-racism work, but this work requires the energy and commitment of everyone.
Sometimes when talking about anti-racism work, there can be resistance from others. This can prevent anti-racism work from happening.
Anti-racism is the work of us all because it benefits us all.
Staff Member, B.C. Education System
The Power to Disrupt Racism
Racism exists on individual, interpersonal, institutional, and systemic levels. To end racism, all four levels must be challenged at the same time. Anti-racism work is a collective effort!
Reflection
Individuals can use their power to take action and influence others to achieve racial justice. Consider the following:
- What actions can I personally take?
- What actions can I invite my friends and family to take?
- What actions can I influence and encourage my colleagues or students to take?
- What actions would I like my supervisors, union, or those in leadership roles to take?
- What actions would I like to see my school district or government take?
