Afro-Canadian workers have faced a long history of inequality and discrimination
Going back to slavery, systemic racism in the labour market still continues today
Going back to slavery, systemic racism in the labour market still continues today
Since the days of slavery, Black workers have been targeted as a source of cheap labour, a practice that has impacted Afro-Canadians' labour opportunities over time, and still continues today. Watch the video to learn more.
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Credits:
DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCER | KATHY SPERBERG
SCREENWRITER/RESEARCHER | DÉSIRÉE ROCHAT
MOTION GRAPHICS DIRECTOR | ISMAEL OUATTARA
VISUAL ARTIST/ART DIRECTION | MARC-ALAIN FÉLIX
ADDITIONAL RESEARCHER | DOROTHY WILLIAMS