The Thames Valley District School Board is taking action to combat anti-Black racism in its schools and workplaces.
The board announced on Monday that it is developing an Anti-Black Racism Strategy, which will be based on the feedback of Black-identifying students, parents, caregivers and community members.
“As a school board, it is our responsibility not only to educate future generations about the continued importance of Black history, but also to take immediate and sustained action against anti-Black racism in our schools and workplaces,” said Mark Fisher, Director of Education. “I am proud to announce that work is underway on an Anti-Black Racism Strategy for the Thames Valley District School Board, which will outline the concrete and measurable actions we will take as a board to make Thames Valley more welcoming for Black students, families and staff.”
The board is collaborating with Dr. Nicole Kaniki, Director of the equity, diversity and inclusion consulting firm Senomi Solutions Inc. to engage with the Black community and support the strategy development.
The board plans to release the Anti-Black Racism Strategy in February 2025.
Full details can be found here.
Written by: K. Freeman
