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Demonstration to Abolish Anti-Black Racism
Black People United for Change, in partnership with organizations across Canada, has come together to form a national coalition demanding urgent legislative change to combat anti-Black racism.
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, we will unite our voices to call for justice, accountability, and systemic reform.
Our coalition is focused on addressing the areas of legislation where anti-Black racism remains deeply entrenched and legally permissible:
Employment Equity – Current frameworks have failed to eliminate workplace discrimination, dismantle systemic barriers to advancement, or ensure equitable representation of Black workers in leadership positions.
Mental Health – Black Canadians face disproportionate barriers to culturally responsive care, compounded by stigma and systemic neglect in healthcare and policy.
Education – From racial streaming to disproportionate discipline, inequitable policies in Canadian schools continue to disadvantage Black students.
The Justice System – Over-policing, racial profiling, and disproportionate incarceration of Black Canadians persist due to gaps and inequities in current laws.
To advance this work, Federal MP Gord Johns has sponsored our national petition, which will be tabled in the House of Commons on September 15, 2025. This petition reflects the voices of Black Canadians nationwide, demanding that systemic anti-Black racism be addressed through meaningful legislative reform.
We are calling on community members, allies, and supporters to stand with us in unity on September 18th as we demonstrate our collective demand for change. Together, we can ensure that Canada’s laws reflect justice, equity, and dignity for all.
If you would like to support this historic action, please consider contributing to our campaign here:
GoFundMe: Stand With Us – Help Bring Our Voices to Parliament Hill – https://gofund.me/9402adb72