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March 1, 2021
Today, Mayor John Tory proclaimed March 1 to 5 as Black Mental Health Week in Toronto. Throughout the week, various events planned by community groups and agencies will focus on the impact that anti-Black racism has on mental health. The week is also a call to action for more support and access to culturally-responsive mental health services and programs for Black residents.
Anti-Black racism continues to affect the lives of more than 400,000 people of African descent who call Toronto home. Experiencing systemic discrimination and microaggressions are social stressors that increase the risk of negative physical and mental health including anxiety, depression, suicide or suicidal thoughts, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, high blood pressure and premature mortality.
Toronto Mayor John Tory said in the release that the city is committed to making investments in BIPOC artists not only to show support of their work but also to deepen awareness of untold stories and to create change. The Awakenings program at the Toronto History Museums helps to address the gaps identified in programming and representation, Tory said. The time to invest and create change is now as we work toward confronting and eradicating anti-Black racism and all forms of racism within multiple facets of our city.
The city said in the release that Toronto History Museums have recognized the need to reassess the way in which they develop, deliver and evaluate their programming.
New museum series addresses the lack of representation in Toronto s history
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BIPOC artists will be featured in Toronto History Museums’ new Awakenings series in an effort to address the lack of representation in the stories of Toronto s history.
Mayor John Tory announced the initiative in Monday s news release as part of the City of Toronto s efforts to address racism in the city.
As part of the City’s initiatives to address anti-Black racism, @TOHistory is reopening with a new programming philosophy.#TOHistory Awakenings, will connect the public with Black communities and creatives - reshaping culture through art and storytelling. #TellTheFullStorypic.twitter.com/U2S7d2qayK