Honoring Emancipation Day: Join The Black Class Action for Justice and Equality
Tomorrow, August 1st, is Emancipation Day in Britain and Commonwealth Nations. Emancipation Day commemorates the day slavery was abolished and over 800,000 enslaved people were freed across the British Empire in 1834. Join The Black Class Action in honouring Emancipation Day by marching along side us as we call on the government to take action […]
Canada’s Black Justice Strategy: Addressing Systemic Failures in Our Justice System
I recently had an insightful conversation on Moore in The Morning about the shortfalls of “Canada’s Black Justice Strategy.” We explored the deep-rooted issues within our justice system, from recidivism to the overrepresentation of Black youth in children’s aid and the economic and social challenges faced by Black Canadians. As a former Crown attorney working […]
Courtney Betty View on Systemic Equity and Justice Reform
As a lawyer, my perspective often returns to the legal frameworks and historic efforts aimed at allowing diverse communities to achieve their full potential. Landmark achievements like the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954, which mandated desegregation in U.S. schools, and the profound work of civil rights leaders have punctuated our journey over […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Workplace
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental principles that underpin the success and sustainability of organizations and communities. As an attorney dedicated to advancing DEI, I believe it is our duty to champion these values in every sector of society. From a business standpoint, embracing DEI leads to tangible benefits. Research consistently shows that diverse teams […]
