From Ferguson to Toronto: Examining Race, Politics and Scholarship
As part of our ongoing coverage of Social Justice Week, follow reporters Kathleen (@KatMcGouran) and Halla (@HallaConnect) as they live blog on October 8, 2014 at 6 p.m., "From Ferguson to Toronto: Examining Race, politics and Scholarship with Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry."
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#thomasjefferson wrote the check that #Martinlutherking tried to cash. Insufficient funds http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzdrVRoCYAAndwk.jpg
by Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:06:25 AM -
"The struggle for freedom is worked out on real bodies... It is important to remember that what you see are American citizens hanging in these trees," she says as she shows a photo of a Confederate-era lynching. "This was a response to black citizens. These were American citizens." -
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"People are dressed in their Sunday best- its a community event" says of lynchings http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzdrpGXCUAApX27.jpg
by Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:07:46 AM -
Lynchings were an act of terrorism acted out against fellow Americansby Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:08:26 AM
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The struggle for the inclusion was worked out on real bodiesby Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:08:52 AM
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The struggle for safety and justice is connected she says http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzdsLU0CIAACIMD.jpg
by Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:10:07 AM -
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Misquoting/making up Bible verses to act out homophobia proves that no matter how wrong (literal sense) the aggressor is..by Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:11:31 AM
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She says this idea has become central to helping her go on because it is a reminder that there aren't always answers. You are an inheritor of, then you keep your legacy, then you pass it on. You are part of a continuing struggle and legacy. The tradition of protest and engagement is a legacy that was passed on from one generation to another, she says.
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"Are we talking about birth control?voting Id cards? No..we're still shooting black kids in the street" http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bzds5C5IUAAiUeT.jpg
by Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:13:13 AM -
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The wealth gap http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzdtisjIEAEFr8U.jpg
by Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:16:02 AM -
Harris-Perry talks 2007 racial wealth gap: the discrepancy between the median white household net worth and the median black household net worth in more than $100,000. The median net worth for a single black woman's household at this time is $5, says Harris-Perry.
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by Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:16:39 AM
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Better that social justice be posed as an equal platform to better entire communities, rather than obeying stateby Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:22:45 AM
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Harris-Perry says a black woman's suffering is "never just about her." She says marriage often combats poverty and there are many people in the black community who do not get married. She shows a chart of the rate of marriage that has dropped dramatically in recent years. But the income inequality between races is not about things like marriage--it is about not having equal opportunity.
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Civil rights act passed over the dead body of slain president http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzdvWecCAAAUm62.jpg
by Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:23:59 AM -
After King assassinated the housing act passed. Michigan governor Romney under Nixon administration said segregated housing wasby Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:26:03 AM
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"Everyone has problems. But the power to decide who is the problem is a part of the problem"by Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:28:18 AM
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Harris-Perry is joined now by Dr. Grace-Edward Galabuzi, an associate professor in the faculty of politics and governance at Ryerson and Kike Roach, a lawyer and community activist. The respondents each have 15 minutes to comment on Harris-Perry's talk. A Q&A from the crowd will follow.
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Honoured to have met @msnbc host @MHarrisPerry while reporting for @theryersonian #sonianews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzdyUInCUAA7Qkm.jpg
by Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:36:56 AM -
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"Structural racism is a real thing and increasingly we are being told that is not. We live in a world where we are being told that we have transcended that history and yet racial disparity continues to abound and proliferate," says Galabuzi. He draws parallels between Canadian Aboriginal youth and the experiences that Harris-Perry spoke of in her presentation.
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You could hear a pin drop right now- the moderated discussion is underwaay http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bzd0cyYIcAAHPjo.jpg
by Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:46:14 AM -
Galabuzi says there was a study done that shows there are three cities in Toronto "and we all know who lives where." He says although Canada has had really "good PR particularly on issues of race and colonization," these are bases on which the structural racism is denied.
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"Multiculturalism is becoming a white washing of history and colour-blindessby Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:52:12 AM
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"What multiculturalism is really about is about silencing racialized people" he saysby Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:52:51 AM
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"Canada as a ' raceless' society is a cover for oppression" says Galabuziby Halla Imam via twitter 10/9/2014 12:54:30 AM
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The crowd is clapping in rhythm and cheering, effectively cutting off Galabuzi. But he continues talking. "This is a key moment for us to build toward that future" of abolishing structural racism and cultivating a better understanding of the social inequality brought forth with colourblindness and racialization, says Galabuzi.
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