Ethno-Racial Equity Committee - ERE ONDP

"...I am Black!
I am Beautiful!
I am Proud!
I must be Respected.
I must be Protected.
I am Somebody!
My Own!"

- Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. (1941-2026)
Civil Rights Leader and Two-time Presidential Candidate has joined the ancestors.

Rev, thank you for your bold and uncompromising leadership. We shall all strive to continue standing on your broad shoulders. The movement and the work continues....

Rest in Peace and POWER!🖤

Happy Black History Month

Congratulations to Felicia Samuel, who was nominated as our candidate for Scarborough-Rouge Park today!

The ONDP is running a campaign to raise funds for BIPOC candidates!

"In 2018, the NDP elected the most diverse Official Opposition that Ontario has ever seen.

And in 2022, with your help, we can form a government where our communities, our families and our lives matter – not just during an election… but all the time."

Click the link below to learn how you can help!

« Ontario NDP Representation. Power. Change.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/black-civil-servants-lawsuit-discrimination-1.5826344

Black civil servants allege discrimination in proposed class-action lawsuit against Ottawa | CBC News A group of current and former Black civil servants has issued a proposed class-action lawsuit against the federal government alleging it discriminated against Black employees for decades.

https://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/views-expressed/2020/10/canadians-are-using-term-racialized-incorrectly

Canadians are using the term 'racialized' incorrectly Justin Trudeau's blackface scandal was shocking news for many after its emergence during the 2019 Canadian federal election. First elected as prime minister in 2015, Trudeau had become one of Canada's biggest international stars. Particularly in the U.S., where his supposed left-leaning progressive....

**ONTARIO NDP SURVEY**

If you are an NDP Member, please take the time to fill out the following survey: Addressing Anti-Black Racism.

An overview of the anonymized survey results will be presented to the Provincial Executive in the Fall and used to inform the next steps of this process including training.

RA - Addressing Anti-Black Racism: Ontario NDP Survey Thank you for taking the time to participate in this important and confidential survey. The survey may take about 20-30 minutes to complete. We invite you to complete the survey with honesty, curiosity and openness. If you have any questions or concerns, you’ll be given the space in the survey to ...

Say it Loud Talent Submission!

This is an exciting opportunity!!

Calling all creatives in the Black Community to submit their videos in fashion design, entrepreneurship, social impact & innovation, technology, culinary art, visual art, performing art and literary art!

You can win up to $25,000 in cash prizes, $100,000 in professional development and all-expense paid trip to Ottawa for The Say It Loud National Black Youth Summit happening in February 2021. You will stand a chance to represent your community with pride, while show to the world the uniqueness of your talent!

This competition is open to all Canada residents, aged 14-29. All you need to do is record a 2-minute video in your chosen category, upload to the website or submit via our Instagram DM.

Finalists to be selected by Judges

Deadline; November 15, midnight

Send in your video today! An tell a friend to tell a friend!
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The Ontario government is planning for a return to school in September but they have not committed the funding schools need to ensure that students and educators remain safe and healthy.

Use the link below to contact your local MPP to share your concerns and demand that the government provide appropriate funding to ensure a safe return to school:

Email your MPP and MP Send a message to your MPP and MP and ask them to fund a safe return to school.