Written By: Niroshini Mather Now more than ever, the daily struggles faced by the Black community are being brought forward in light of the recent murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of the police. As a result, many of us have begun a much needed introspection to determine how, inadavertently orContinue reading “Colourism in the South Asian Community”
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Don’t be a Hero, be Clark Kent
How to actively practice anti-racism Written By: Sydney Ko My dad used to say to me, “don’t be a hero.” I was 13, and we were on our drive to school. Maybe it was because I was at the age where I thought the world revolved around me, but I was baffled by his statement.Continue reading “Don’t be a Hero, be Clark Kent”
The Angry Black Woman
Written By: Danielle Pinder Like many mixed race individuals, growing up I struggled with my identity. In my mind, black was a bad word and I feared claiming it as my own. I wished to put as much distance between my black roots and my identity, hoping that the tie between the two would eventually snap.Continue reading “The Angry Black Woman”
“Matters is the Minimum”
Written and Photographed By: Leah Biberdorf In the midst of one of the greatest health pandemics, the biggest civil rights movement ever recorded is happening. Not in some far off news story that gets broadcasted for ten minutes but right in our own countries, cities, and homes. The death of George Floyd has rightfully sparked aContinue reading ““Matters is the Minimum””
Resources: Ways You Can Help
Written By: Niroshini Mather DONATIONS: For the Victims Official George Floyd Memorial Fund – The Official George Floyd Memorial Fund I Run With Maud – I Run with Maud Justice for Breonna Taylor – Justice for Breonna Taylor For Protestors : https://bailfunds.github.io/ – A list of Community Bail Funds Organized by States & Cities DonatingContinue reading “Resources: Ways You Can Help”
What is a Woman of Colour?
Written By: Shayla Joshi What is a Woman of Colour (WOC)? Who qualifies as a WOC? Questions paralleling these are observed as the focus of discussion within a variety of fields, ranging from academia to politics. A basic definition of a woman of colour would be: a female person of colour. Simple, right? Not necessarily—Continue reading “What is a Woman of Colour?”
Meet Our Exec!
Yasmeen Choudhri: Co-President Yasmeen is a second year Life Sciences Specialization student at Queen’s. She was born and raised in Ottawa but has mixed Pakistani and Yemeni roots. Yasmeen is very passionate about peer support and representation for women of colour in STEM fields. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, and having impromptu danceContinue reading “Meet Our Exec!”
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