In my perspective, it is important to examine the underlying causes of 
income disparities and poverty - that is how oppression in the form of 
racism, sexism, homophobia, ableism etc are underlying factors which both 
affect inviduals in material and psychological ways, which benefit socially 
dominant groups to the deteriment of those who experience systemic and 
personal oppression. Because of the often unspoken interpretation that 
proverty or poor neighbourhoods = people of colour, it is important that 
discussions on crime and poverty also include a broader analysis on racism, 
etc as root causes.

On this note, there is a panel discussion coming up on Jan 29th examining 
the racialization of crime and responses to how the issue of gun violence is 
being portrayed by the media and "addressed" by those in positions of power. 
See below for details on the Panel.

Lindsay



Racialization of Crime : Anti-Racist responses to the Guns + "Gangs" Debate
in Toronto - A Panel Discussion
THURSDAY JANUARY 26, 7:30 -9:30 pm
The Toronto Reference Library (Beeton auditorium)

Are you disturbed by how recent gun violence in Toronto has been portrayed
as a "black community" problem? Want to hear another side to the story? Come
out to hear notable writers, academics, lawyers and activists speak out
against this racist framing.

Racialization of Crime : Anti-Racist responses to the Guns + "Gangs" Debate
in Toronto - a Panel discussion with Kike Roach, Dalton Higgins, Rinaldo
Walcott and others.

Sponsored by Regent Park Focus - Youth Media Arts Centre.
For more information 416-863-1074.

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