Blogs, Articles, Policy Briefs, and Research Reports

1. Designing the Dataset Structure

Substance abuse and mental health challenges are significant concerns in Canada, particularly for newcomers. With immigrants making up nearly 25% of the national population, they encounter stressors such as economic insecurity, social isolation, racial discrimination, and the difficulties of cultural adaptation. These factors can adversely affect...

There have been significantly large number of studies investigating the portrayal of Africa and Africans by the media. However, there is limited research regarding the depiction of Black people and Africa in Canadian school textbooks. Mostly, history text books in Canada often marginalized or misrepresented African and Black people, perpetuated...

Racialized and newcomer Canadians experience the highest unemployment rates among racial groups in Canada. In September 2024, the unemployment rate for Black Canadians aged 25 to 54 was 11%, significantly higher than the 4.4% rate for non-racialized, non-Indigenous individuals in the same age group (Stat Canada, 2024).

The involvement of African, Caribbean, and Black-identifying populations in AI development, governance, and decision-making is minimal and there is a fear of what we call being "left out."

One of the most challenging aspects of anti-Black racism is the widespread bullying of language and speech, which reinforces stereotypes, marginalization, and inequality. This reflective blog presents in-depth case studies and proposes thoughtful solutions.

These are some of the ideas and facts about African, Caribbean, and Black ethnic national associations in Canada that could be found using mere online search.

1. Digital Inclusion and Technology Access Gaps in Black Newcomer Communities

Food insecurity is palpably prevalent among racialized communities in Ontario. Racialized communities in Ontario experience disproportionately higher rates of food insecurity due to systemic barriers such as lower incomes, employment discrimination, historical wealth gaps, affordability, and unequal access to resources. In 2022, approximately 28%...