Last year, we wore black in support of Black Shirt Day. This year, the name has changed, for good reason. Please read the article below to find out why this is the case.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/black-excellence-day-anti-racism-bc-1.6308420
In your post, please answer the following questions:
- Why did the name change from Black Shirt Day to Black Excellence Day? (5 sentences)
- Why is it important to take part in days like these? Please give three reasons. (3 sentences)
- Complete your own, independent search on what it means to be anti-racist. To you, what does this phrase mean? (5 sentences)
- Please list three ways that we can actively be anti-racist, and provide detail. (6 sentences)
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Black Shirt Day, now referred to as Black Excellence Day, had its name changed for certain reasons. Despite having good intentions, Black Shirt Day triggered the painful past experienced by many Jews during the Holocaust. The history of Black Shirts in the 20th century were quite traumatizing.
They were worn by fascist Italian squads. They were a violent group that prosecuted the socialists, communists, Catholics, Republicans, and trade unionists. This was a very traumatizing event that caused Black Shirt Day to have its name changed to Black Excellence Day. It is important to take part in things like Black Excellence Day for many different reasons. Some examples are to bring awareness to important topics, start movements to defy unfair rules or judgement, and to bring new topics to light bring a better future for our communities. After doing some research I have observed that being just “not racist” is to practically ignore 400 years worth of history that informs the root problems and oppression that all types of people have faced. Being anti-racist means to be consistently participating in events that are to bring a better future to an equal community. It also means to be generating antiracist thoughts and ideas to justify the racial equity it creates by uplifting the innate humanity and individuality of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. This phrase to me means to stand out and not just go, “Oh I’m not racist but I don’t like to participate events that could bring an end to racism,” because that’s not going to change anything or fix any of the problems that we have. We need to be actively out there and trying to justify all the oppression and unfair judgment that people have gone through and faced. The ways we can all be anti-racist are participating in movements/events that help bring more equality to our communities. Another way is to be bringing awareness and justify topics that deserver be heard and understood properly and respectfully. One of the last things I can think of to be anti-racist is to understand and respect the hardships and oppression people have had to face. I’m sure everyone just wants to bring a brighter future and more equality to our communities but that never going to happen unless we get together and finally bring an end to this. These were my thoughts on this topic and I hope we now all have a better understanding of Black Excellence day and what it means to be anti-racist, and thank you for reading.
black shirt day was changed to black excellence day because “black shirt day” brought back traumatic memories for different people. these traumatic memories are mostly formed by survivors of holocaust and facism. when tweets and messages and complaints came through for the people who disagreed with the name, the people who created it thought to change it. they had to change it to make both communities happy , so then came black excellence day. once changed, everybody was happy, black excellence day had a great impact last year on the community. there were people who abused people, they were beat multiple times and some even to death. these people were called the black shirts, which is a large reason of why lots of people disagreed with the term “black shirt day”
It is VERY important to participate in these days like black excellence day , pink shirt day and orange shirt because it shows that you care and that it matters. for example black excellence day participating in this event will show racist people that its not okay, and if lucky enough they will give in. participating in events like this can also educate you about the community for example… here at school when there are events or specific days like well say pink shirt day, schools all over the world teacher about pink shirt day. And just participating as it is will help support the community your supporting and showing them that what happened still matters and that they’re supported.
Racism is a operation like like system of white people mostly judging someone else by their skin color, religion ext. but anti-racism is the opposite of that, it is a ground of people who believe for equal rights. a lot of people will just say the term “oh i’m not racist” but don’t know if they’re really being or saying something Racist. being racist is not just saying something about someone else of the other skin color religion, it also involves thinking that someone is weird , or other hurtful things because of they’re skin or religion, action different because of someone skin or religion, and overall just bullying or even hurting someone of the different skin color or religion. and anti-racism is not at all that, its someone or people who believe that everyone deserves to be treated equally, someone who includes someone despite of their religion or skin color or anything else.
some people may wonder how to show that they are truly not racist, but if your TRULY not racist and believe in anti-racism then it should be easy for you, but here a few ways to show you can be ant-racist. do not try and act cool and bully a black or Asian person or a Muslim you get the point, just don’t bully someone because your white and they’re something else. some people think that when you joke about something racist everyone will just not care but no. Saying things like that can be taken very seriously and hurt people , its also very hurtful. also minding and learning slurs to be carful not to say them also if you know about them don’t say them as you can in fact be jumped for saying them. including everyone around you is also a great way to show ant-racism, it is very important to include everyone around you. a major way to show anti-racism is to stand up for people who you see are being bullied by a racist person, instead of being a bystander your showing that you care for them and that you are anti-racist. overall just don’t make dumb jokes.
1. the nam was changed because Black Shirts were the fascists in Italy during WW2. They killed many Jewish people. The name of black shirt day was hurting and bring back many terrible memories to the survivors of the holocaust. Geoffrey Druker, chair of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Pacific Region, talked with the founders of the black shirt day and together they agreed on to change the name to black excellence day. Now it is a name that can included all cultures.
2. Days like these are important for many because our world is developing into a more excepting community. With days like these, we can open up to a bigger brighter society for many. It is also important to recognize though out there that struggled with things that are beyond their control. by taking the time to recognize and participate in these type of days, we can help the future improve into a more equal society.
3. in my opinion, anti-racism means not only to say that you aren’t racist, but to actually expect the fact that everyone is unique and different in their own ways. It’s taking the time to think about what you say. It’s about aways being open to the differences in the world. It’s when you look at some one what you see first is not who they aren’t, but who the are.
4. We can stand against inequality. We can help out though in need. We can try to change our mindset from always the negatives to the positives. it’s understanding what people go through, and getting the right information. and just because you don’t say anything when some one is being racist to another person, doesn’t you mean you aren’t racist. In order to be not racist you have to do and say some thing to help.
1. The name changed from Black Shirt Day to Black Excellence Day because the term “Black Shirt” has another meaning. The Blackshirts, also known as the Squadristi, were a paramilitary wing of the National Fascist Party. As the number of Fascist squads increased, the Blackshirts attacked and destroyed not just socialists, but also communists, republicans, Catholics, trade unionists, and cooperatives, killing hundreds. The name Black Shirt Day triggered Holocaust survivors, reminding them of those terrible times. For that reason, the name was changed to Black Excellence Day.
2. It’s important to take part in days like this to raise awareness, show compassion, and reflect. Movements like this need to be recognized, and by taking part in them you help raise awareness. As well as bringing awareness, it’s also important to show compassion to the community that’s being attacked, in the case of Black Excellence Day, the Black community and people of colour as well. Showing support and empathy to those who suffer or have suffered racism means that you care about equality and diversity.
3. For me, the concept of anti-racism is to work against racism, challenge people’s ideas and beliefs, and actively contradict racist beliefs and policies. It’s not about ‘not being racist,’ it’s much more than that. You can’t just stand by while people discriminate against other races or cultures. Being anti-racist is about standing up to those people and confronting whoever’s being racist. It’s about changing society’s standards so that future generations can have a better life.
4. Not stereotyping, treating everyone equally, and calling someone out when they make racist remarks or jokes are some of the ways we can stop racism. Even simple actions like these can have a significant impact. Here’s what you can do to make a difference with these actions:
– Not stereotyping: stereotype means “a set idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong,” according to the Cambridge Dictionary. It’s basically when you judge a person by what society “defines them as.” It’s not acceptable to stereotype someone/a group of people. After all, every individual is different from the other, nobody is the same.
– Treating everyone equally: everybody needs to be treated with kindness and respect, that’s a fact. You can’t treat somebody else differently because of their culture, race, sexuality, gender, or anything like that. It’s just not okay. Everyone should be treated equally no matter what.
– Calling someone out when making racist remarks/jokes: let’s say you’re in your friend group, talking and laughing about whatever, and someone makes a racist joke. If you truly are anti-racist, you’re not just going to laugh along, you have to say something. “Hey, Bob, that sounded kind of racist… It might be better to not make this joke again.” If Bob says that he doesn’t care or something, it might be better to be friends with someone else. But if Bob really wants to be better, he’ll understand. Nobody should be scared to say something.
1. At first this day today was going to be called Black Shirt Day, but talking to many communities like the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, the B.C. Human Rights Commission and the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre have come to the conclusion that the words “Black Shirt” is extremely traumatic to hear and see because of the people called the BlackShirts, their purpose in the holocaust was to flight all of their enemies and rise above all others. After having a long talk with everyone and getting their opinions, they’ve changed the name of the day to Black Excellence Day so it didn’t hurt the ones who experienced that pain.
2. Why is it important that we support days like these? Reason 1, they’re trying to start up a day to make everyone aware of it. Reason 2, they need our support to make everyone aware of it, so that means social media. Reason 3, if they didn’t have support then it wouldn’t really happen without everyone helping.
3. To me this phrase, anti-racist means not to be racist, so that means to be equal to everyone, look out for them, care for them no matter who they are, what colour they are, what gender or sexuality they are. But more looking towards colour, not judging them for what colour they are not stereotyping, having their backs at all costs, stopping people from making racist jokes. If I asked everyone in the room, “Are you racist?” everyone should say no, but they could easily say that and show that they are. It doesn’t matter if you say you aren’t, u have to prove that you are not.
4. Three ways we can be actively anti-racist is to go to events like these and help out their community by providing them things, like helping them out spread the world around the world.
Treating everyone equally and standing up for them, standing up for them looks like having their back when someone is bullying them or making fun of them. Protecting them when they need to be and always looking out for them, we must protect those who need it.
The name Black Shirt Day has changed to Black Excellence Day for many reasons. We want to stand against racism together. Geoffrey Duker, chair of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Pacific Region said, “We were kind of gutted. It was painful because we still have Holocaust survivors among us and anybody who suffered from fascism and black shirts would have been hurt.” Fascist Italian squads would wear black shirts. They would prosecute many people in the 20th century. By calling this day Black shirt day, this can be a trauma revoking day for others. Collaborating with each other to create a more inclusive name. To combat racism, you need to see it through many cultures. We take part in days like these because of many reasons. We want to show support to those who need it. Black Excellence Day is to acknowledge the challenges that the Black community has faced. As well as celebrating the success that we can achieve because of Black people. By hosting these events, we can look forward to our society and community becoming a whole. These events help evolve us and others. These events teach us, let us grow as human beings. These days are important because it shows that we care. It shows others that they are not alone, that there are people willing to step in and support you as much as you need. These days are important to the history and your own learning. To me, being anti-racist means many things. Being a Person of Colour myself, I look for things that make me feel racially accepted. Having someone that won’t shout insults or ignore racism makes a difference. Being anti-racist to me means that you care for what happens to others. When someone says that they’re anti-racist, it is different than being “not racist.” Racism is a system, living within our society. Choosing to not interact with racism in a neutral way lets it thrive and live on. Being “not racist” does not need action, meaning doing so will not deconstruct racism. Anti-racism is also a system, a system where we promote racial equality. Being anti-racist helps justify racial equality. There are many ways we can be anti-racist. One of them is by learning more, expanding our knowledge to the extent we can reach. By learning, we know more about what is harmful to anti-racism and what helps racism thrive. Know what is harmful and stereotypical when asking questions and researching. Talking with your friends is another way to learn to be anti-racist. By asking about past trauma (if the person is comfortable.) You and others can learn about things that Google can’t provide. How it feels to experience racism or how it feels seeing someone experience racism. What I mean by this is what does it feel like when someone’s being racist to you? You should avoid stereotypical comments too. Comments like “why are your eyes so big if you’re Asian?” or “Where are you REALLY from?” Hold your friends and family accountable. They could’ve said something harmful by accident. You can engage in respectful conversations. When people close to you make problematic comments. By listening and using the E.A.R.S strategies, (credit: Dr. Kathy Obear)
Explore, inquire and ask questions
Acknowledging their feelings
Restate what they said and check for accuracy
Exploring solutions together
1. The name of “Black Shirt Day”, changed to “Black Excellence Day”. However, the name “Black Shirt Day”, was a very traumatic name. It’s traumatic because Holocaust survivors are reminded of when Black Shirts were worn by fascist squads. It’s important to take part on these days because, Black Shirts represent Black Shirt Day when we wear them, and it makes some people feel uncomfortable. They changed the name to “Black Excellence Day”, so the Jewish people didn’t have to feel that way on such an Important day for Black people.
2. It’s important to celebrate or participate in days like these because we show respect for people that have been going through hard times. By wearing a Black Shirt might teach and educate people who don’t know about it. By wearing a Black Shirt, you’re showing Black people that you are on their side.
3. Anti-racism is an active movement in all countries. It is a range of ideas and political actions. To be anti-racist, it requires an understanding history. Ibram X. Kendi is the director of anti-racist search and policy center. The opposite of racist isn’t not racist, It is anti-racist. The ideas of anti-racism had lots of attention in America revolting against police violence.
4. In the recent years, the term itself describes to actively fight racism. Anti-racism involves of destroying police that have racist outcomes. It’s not about the responsibility of color skin to fix racism. The story by Kendi, “How to be an Anti-racist”, was published in 2019. Many communities have likely to become ill and die.
Black Shirt Day has been changed to Black Excellence Day, let me tell you why. It was changed because after consulting Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre, and the BC Human Rights Commission, they decided to change it. They voiced their concerns about how black shirts brought trauma to holocaust survivors. Even despite moving away from Black Shirt Day, the concept has stayed the same. It is a day to acknowledge the ongoing struggles of the civil rights movement for Black Canadians.
It is important to take part in events like these for a variety of reasons. Days like these are often overlooked by many. Luckily, we’re in Canada. We are taught the ongoing struggles going on in Canada and the world.
In my opinion, being anti-racist is more than just not being racist. Be anti-racist is going out of your way to get your point across. To be anti-racist, you also need to have measurable progress and you must also investiage racial inequity. You should also counteract racism and include people of colour so often, that most of the time you won’t even realize you’re making a difference.
There are many ways that we can be anti-racist, but I’ll include just a few. The first thing we can do is study the topic of racial inequity. You know how funny it is to hear people talking BS about a topic they have no idea about? Yeah, don’t do that. The second thing we can do is make progress. We should set ourselves milestones and goals much like we do at the beginning of the year at school. Why, you may ask? Well, if we don’t, then over time we’ll just kind of forget about it and the things that we do won’t be as significant any more. And the final way that we can be anti racist is actually be aware of the backstory behind days like these. Black Excellence day has a history that dates back not too long ago for which we should be grateful, but we should also make sure that we are well aware of that history when celebrating. If I’m being completely honest, what even is the point in celebrating something when you don’t even understand why you’re celebrating? It’s like those people who see Remembrance Day as just a day off!
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1. The name “Black Shirt Day” was changed to “Black Excellence Day”. This happened because the term “Black Shirt” was offensive to some. The term ‘black shirt’ was upsetting for survivors of the Holocaust and fascism. In 1920, action squads were created. People in the “Action Squad” wore black shirts and were going to destroy political organizations of socialists. By 1920, hundreds were killed. Since the term “Black Shirt” was so distressing, it changed to “Black Excellence”.
2. On days like Black Excellence Day, it is important to participate. It is important to participate because we want to rid racism. We also want to study their history and appreciate their culture. Canada is multicultural, and so it is wrong to discriminate against people. Another thing, is that we want to make sure racism never happens again. On Black Excellence day, people study the troubles and effects of racism. If no one learns about all the pain people went through, maybe racism wouldn’t have a chance of stopping. Maybe it would happen to thousands of people and would tear the world apart. This is why we should participate on days like Black Excellence Day.
3. Being anti-racist means standing up against racism. It does not mean being not racist. I feel being anti-racist means upholding racial equity. Involving people of colour and participating in protests for ending racism. In my opinion, anti-racism is to halt racism.
4. There are many ways to be anti-racist. One of them is to be courageous. Being courageous and standing up for people of colour and facing their struggles as if they were yours. Another way is to support an anti-racist policy. Means expressing an anti-racist idea, or at least helping to express it. Last but not least, you can be an ally. Being an ally means that you do what is uncomfortable for them. It means to be committed to taking a risk or sharing any privilege you have with people of colour.
Hello. Today I am going to be talking about what Black Excellence Day means to me, how you can support others, how to be inclusive, and more.
1. The name ‘Black Shirt Day’ was changed after the Nanadotoo Community has consulted with other community groups such as the Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs, the Vancouver Holocaust Education Center and the BC Human Rights Commission. They all thought that having an event like this one, was very important to the community. But all of them also had a concern that the name ‘Black Shirt Day’ was bringing back traumatic memories and experiences of the Holocaust and fascism. Even because the name has changed, the meaning stays the same for this important event. Now everyone proudly wears black shirts on ‘Black Excellence Day’, and everyone can be respected. Also, this event really encourages us to try and make a difference, for a better life for everyone.
2. I have a few reasons why taking part in events like Black Excellence Day is important. Some of the reasons are that if you don’t take part, well, it shows others that you don’t care about anyone but yourself. Events like this, really show us who will be able to help hold our world together. If you don’t participate, it also shows that you don’t like change, that you don’t care about change, and other people out there, who might be having tougher times, as in not being included, bullied, and not respected.
3. The phrase anti-racist means that the person who describes themselves as anti-racist, cares about other people. If you ask some people if they are racist, most are likely to say that they are not racist. But that’s not opposite of what being racist is. Opposite of being racist is anti-racist. If you say that you are not racist, it might mean that you are trying to act not racist, but you don’t really try and stop racism. It also might mean that if you were in a situation, for example, someone was being racist to another person. If you say that you are not racist, you are most likely to not do anything about the situation. If you say that you are anti-racist, you are more likely to stand up for that person, or do something about that situation.
4. Now I am going to list some ways that everyone can to actively be anti-racist. I think that you can stand up for other people. If you see someone being racist, don’t be afraid to step in. Some people don’t stand up for someone else, only because they are afraid that they might also be negatively affected by it. It is never wrong to stand up for someone. But if you just stand there, that is now wrong. Also, you can never act racist. You should actually be the opposite – anti-racist. It really makes a difference if you don’t do something, for example be racist, and don’t encourage, and/or befriend someone who is acting that way, you can actually help a lot of people that way. One more way to actively be anti-racist, is to support everyone. Their identity shouldn’t matter. It doesn’t matter if they have a different skin color, or what their religion is. It really only matters how they act. If their identity is something that is stopping you from standing up for them, befriending them, and/or supporting them, is not a good thing. You can research online, or ask an adult, how to deal with that barrier.
Always support everyone. We are all people. We all deserve respect.
The name “BlackShirts” already existed in the 1920s. When the Italian Dictator Benito Mussolini, was in power. He created a Military group called Black Shirts. The term Black Excellence was born out of the civil rights movements in the 1960s. She talked to jewish affairs, and B.C human rights.
We should take part because we should celebrate all the successes of Black people in history. We should take part because we should remember that discretion against black people in history. And they still experience discretion and struggles.
To be anti-racist means treat people equally without thinking about their color. Also you have to respect their culture. And you shouldn’t discrate people. You don’t judge about them. You can’t just not be friends with *them* because of they’re color ion their skin.
maybe there can be a pot lack in a Community where you live. this will be a opportunity to get to know there culture, and celebrate difference. maybe you cant start learning foreign languages this why you can connect with people who speak that language. And learn there heritage and culture. Maybe there should be a international concert to share there colourful music.
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1. The name change from black shirt day to black excellence day is because the name black shirt day was bringing back terrible memories of the Holocaust and fascism. Then after a while, the Nanadotoo Community thought they should change the name. Then the survivors of the Holocaust and fascism people will not have any of the Terribles memories anymore. Even though the name black shirt day was changed to black excellence we should still wear black shirts to support this day. Therefore, this is why the name changes from black shirt day to black excellence day.
2. It is important to take part in these days because you can learn about how the day started or invented. You can also support what they’re doing like stopping racism against black people by making black excellent days. If I support these days, we can decrease serotypes like calling black people dirty or poor, etc. So, therefore supporting this event is especially important.
3. The phrase anti-racist means to me is that someone that is not racist like the opposite of racist. one example of anti-racist is that someone is getting bullied because of their black skin than a person that is not racist stand up to stop what the racist people doing. The second meaning of anti-racist meaning I think Is that don’t judge people skin color or don’t call them the n-word, because that is very mean, and some people will say stereotypical about black people like they will paint them as lazy, dirty, or untrustworthy for example black face. Don’t treat people differently because of their skin color. So, this is what anti-racism means to me.
4 Some ways I can be actively anti-racist is don’t judge people’s skin, eyes, hair, clothing, etc. Stop bullies that are being racist like a bully that is bulling a black kid because of their skin color. studying about other cultures so you will know not to say some words that we affect other culture people. For example, if you don’t know how to be anti-racist you can always search it up on YouTube, read articles or news, etc. You can also join nonracist communities. Treat people the same like for example that you lead a white person something, but you don’t lead something to a black person. so, these Is some ways I can do to be actively anti-racist.
The name Black Shirt Day was changed to Black Excellence Day because the term “black shirt” was traumatizing to those who survived the holocaust and survivors of fascism. Many voiced concerns that the words ‘black shirt’ and people marching brought back traumatic experiences of the holocaust. There are still holocaust survivors and those who faced racism so they could suffer and get hurt from the trauma. Because of the history of black shirts in the 20th century that were worn by Italian fascist squads. They were a violent group who went against the socialist, communist, catholic, republicans, trade union, and others, hundreds had died.
It is important to take part in these types of events and support them since it highlights the struggles that Black communities as well as those of colour faced in the past and the present. It’s also important since they’re trying to start up a day to bring awareness of this to everyone. If people never learn about the pain that people went through because of racism, then racism well never end.
Being anti racist means to stand up against racism. It is also the opposite of racist so not being discriminative against Black communities, people of colour. Such as treating people equally despite their skin colour. An example of one type of being anti racist is when someone who is racist is bullying someone of colour and then the person who is anti-racist that sees that will help the person being bullied. I think that another type of being anti racist is to not judge people just based on their skin tone and not insult, stereotype or bully them because of that. Also, they will try to stop racism as much as possible if not completely.
Some ways that I can actively be anti-racist are by not judging people by their skin and eye colour, by what they wear, culture, etc. Stop bullies that are targeting those of colour, as well as also not targeting those of colour. Learn more about different cultures and languages. If you don’t know something, then you can just ask someone or just search it up. Also don’t be racist, be the opposite, anti-racist. Because it really makes a difference, for example, if someone around you is being racist, don’t encourage or join them because that will only make things worse.
1.why Did the name change from black shirt day to Black excellence day ? . We’ll because the term Black shirt was upsetting towards the individuals survivors of the Holocaust and survivors of fascism .Black excellence is to now highlighting the years back then and present struggles of black and racialized Canadian. There was of course lack acting for going outward in recorded historic books tons of the curriculum is especially white- focus, Eurocentric s
1. Hi I’m going to be talking about why black shirt day was changed to black excellence days. Kamika Williams the founder of Ninandotoo Society curated black excellence day by asking people and community members of Israel and Jewish Affairs. The other reason they changed black shirt day into black excellence day is because it was traumatizing for the survivors of the holocaust and the survivors of fascism. Black excellence day is supposed to Highlight the past struggles of the radicalized and Black people. There was definitely missing representation in the history books. In the curriculum it was white focussed and there was a lot of whitewashing about the black Canadians.
2. My opinion I think it’s important to participate in these things because we should all be treated the same way. You should participate in this stuff because around the world it’s not really talked about and just because you’re a different skin colour does it mean you’re a bad person and be treated badly because we’re all the same. So that’s why you should be participating in this stuff because we should all We treated the same way because we’re all people.
3. Being anti-racist is not treating people badly because of their skin colour or religion it’s treating people the same way For example you go to the store and you’re going to buy some stuff and you’re at the counter and someone goes right in front of you because you’re skin colour but anti-racist is the opposite and it doesn’t matter which skin colour you are you will be treated the same way. Anti-racist is stopping racism for example a racist person will treat people badly and beat them up or call the cops But anti-racist is stopping racism so they will do the opposite of racism and they will stand up for people who are getting treated badly. Anti-racist people will do what they can to stop racism so everyone will be treated the same. Racist people will say bad stuff about People but anti-racist is going to stop racist people from saying bad stuff. So that’s what it means to be anti-racist.
4. To be anti-racist we can stand up for people if they’re getting bullied. We can say positive things and not say negative things. To be anti-racist you can stop people if they’re being racist by telling in them that it’s not right to pick on someone just because they have a different skin colour. We can treat everyone the same way so no one‘s left out. You can help racist people turn into anti-racist people so they won’t be racist anymore to other people. So that’s how you be anti-racis.
Black Excellence Day, as the name suggests is a day to celebrate the achievements and history of the Black community. In addition, it is a day to acknowledge the struggles they face. Previously known as Black Shirt Day, the name has since then been altered. The reason behind this being that the term “black shirt” is a painful reminder to holocaust survivors and victims of fascism of a traumatic past. While, the name has been changed, the meaning and reason for this day has remained the same. It is significant for us to participate in days similar to Black Excellence Day as it allows us to show our support. The fight for equality has been ongoing for centuries, and while there have been big improvements it is nowhere near over. By supporting days like Black Excellence Day, we are showing that we care about the Black community and that we support them. To add on, it allows us to help combat decades of injustice and unfairness directed at not just the Black community, but others as well. Some examples include, women, the queer community, disabled people, and coloured people. Lastly, we are also fighting for a safer and better future for the generations to come.
Antiracist is defined as “a person who opposes racism and promotes racial tolerance,” but it’s not that simple. It’s easy to say that you don’t tolerate racism, but are you really doing anything about it? To me, being antiracist means actively being aware, and supportive of different communities affected by racism. It means actually stepping up and educating yourself instead of just saying, “I’m not racist.” Or “No one told me.” After performing an offensive and racist act. Neither of those statements are good enough and neither are a valid excuse. Being an antiracist means that not only do you verbally support effected communities, but you make an effort to actually change your mindset and opinions rather than just stating something but then disagreeing with it behind a smile.
Being an antiracist obviously isn’t something that’s going to magically occur one day, so how can we improve ourselves to be actively antiracist? As mentioned before, the best way to start is by educating yourself. One of the most common excuses used is, “I didn’t know that.” Again, as said before, that is in no way a valid excuse. It is your own job to educate yourself on these matters, and you shouldn’t rely on others to inform you. “Don’t ask the wounded to do the work.” As stated by Dena Simmons, a scholar and practitioner of justice. Another way is to listen to black, indigenous, and coloured voices instead of talking over them. Nobody knows what experiencing racism is like better than actual targets and victims of this hate, so if you want to support them, listen to them. Finally, just be respectful. Tying back to my first two points, be aware of what you are saying or claiming. You could be subconsciously saying something offensive or racist without realizing it. So again, watch your words and claims. To conclude, just be kind and respectful. Racism has been going on for years, but there’s hope that in the future things will change for the better. We must work together to stop this hostility once and for all.
The Ninandotoo Society changed the name from “Black Shirt Day ” to “Black Excellence Day ” because the term “ black shirt” came with some very traumatic memories for the survivors of fascism and the survivors of the Holocaust. They spoke to many communities including the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and the B.C. Human Rights Commission. Black Shirt day was supposed to be a day to remember the racism that happened to people of colour but mainly from Black people. “Despite moving away from ‘Black Shirt Day,’ the meaning of Black Excellence Day remains the same: acknowledging the ongoing civil rights struggle of Black and racialized Canadians.”
It is super important to participate in days like this because you are showing that you care about what the day is about. You are also showing respect (ie. Black Excellence Day: you are showing respect to Black people and people of colour who have faced some sort of racism.) When you participate in days like these, it is also a learning opportunity to take your time to learn about what that day is about.
Being anti racist means that you are not showing, acting or saying anything racist toward anyone, not just people of colour. The opposite of “racist” isn’t not racist, its “anti-racist.” When you are “not racist” you are just not being racist yourself but, when you are “anti-racist you are not only “not racist yourself, you are also stopping others from being racist.
Some things that you can do to prevent racism and to be “anti- racist” yourself is to always be aware of what you are saying, I know this might sound a bit cliché but, whether that’s in person or online you always have to watch and think for a second, “is that kind? Will it hurt someone’s feelings?” You can also look around and if you see anyone being racist to someone else, don’t hesitate to help that person out because chances are they need your help. So next time you see someone being racist to someone else tell them that what they are doing is not cool and that they should stop. Then you can proudly say that you are anti-racist. But there is still a lot of racism in our society and we can change that. “One small step for someone, one giant leap for everyone.”
They changed the name from Black Shirt Day to Black Excellence Day. The reasoning for this is because although many people were happy ,some still felt as though the name “ Black Shirt Day “ that was meant to be a happy day still reminded them of there not so happy past. The name was officially changed on January 14th 2022 by the provincial government. I believe that the new name has a more uplifting title and gives the community of blacks as well as other colours of skin tone a chance to feel accepted. So in conclusion they have changed the name to make sure that the blacks are not reminded of the bad past but looking forward to the wonderful future. In my opinion I think that the new name is a great start to the new year and to tell the black people that their thoughts and opinion matter and everyone’s opinion matters as well.
I think it is important to take part in these events because it shows that you care and show support of them. Another reason is because what happened to those people was not right and we should try our very best to fix it or make it better although we cant change the past we can make there future better by showing support and care. The last reason we should participate in these type of events are because if were to host something like this then you would want people to come and show that they care about you and want to help you so we should do the same.
I think that just not being racist is not enough to be able to the title of being anti racist you have to put in effort and work to be able to know to be the one who stands out and helps and supports them. Lots of people proclaim that they are anti racist but just do it for show and popularity that is why I feel like there should be action and you should put in effort to make sure they get justice and the same rights as everyone. Being anti racist means no matter your race you are there to help people and support them. To me being anti racist means that you attend events ,you show support , help when needed, and care for them. So I think that having the title or being able to say that you are anti racist is something that you need to show its not just something you can say without doing anything.
One of the way you can show that you care is by hosting an event or just going to one and being enthusiastic and do your very best to help them. By doing something like going to one of these events shows that you really care and they will have other people to support them. Number 2 you can teach and inspire other people or children to support this. If you’re a teacher then you should try and influence the type of campaigns and teach them to support them. Even if it isn’t black excellence day we should still bring it up try to our best ability’s to help them. Some of them don’t have the greatest of homes and some are in need of food and clean water so we should help them and donate some of our old cloths and other things that can help them.
1. The Jewish community found the black shirts very horrendous. This is because the Jewish people were always attacked by fascists like every day of the week. The Jewish people also found the black shirt belief offensive which caused them to be attacked every day. The Jewish community didn’t believe in it so that caused attacks too. They changed the name just so it wouldn’t offend anyone.
2. The reason why it’s good to be a part of these things is because it shows respect to the people that had to deal with all these tough things in the past for example racism and sexism. Another reason why we support it is because it respects everyone around you so that they feel good. The final reason is to respect everyone around you so that they feel good.
3. Anti racist means to not be racist since its very bad. Being anti racist also means you are going to not judge anyone based on their race or skin colour. The phrase means more than what it seems to treat everyone the way you want to be treated. The phrase also means to never judge anyone by their religion and culture. The final reason is liking everyone around and being nice to them even if they are strangers.
4. Like what I said in the last paragraph we can all get along no matter if they’re your friend or enemy. The reason why we are being anti racist is because of the amount of hate towards a certain group of people around the world. We want to be anti-racist so we can make more friends and be a better person. Celebrating black excellence day is the least we can do to help the people who suffered. We can spread positivity around the world. We can also learn from the past and not do what we did.
1.why Did the name change from black shirt day to Black excellence day ? . We’ll because the term Black shirt was upsetting towards the individuals survivors of the Holocaust and survivors of fascism .Black excellence is to now highlighting the years back then and present struggles of black and racialized Canadian. There was of course lack of acting for going outward in recorded historic books tons of the curriculum .Is especially white- focus, Eurocentric there were also tons of white washing towards struggles of black -Canadian.So they change black shirt day to black excellent day so it wouldn’t be upsetting anybody by the term or phrase and the new term has more stronger representing .2 why is it important to take part in days like these? It is important to take part in times like these because it will be good for Communities and other kinds stuff that help in sorts of ways. And black excellence day wants aim to boost education, create unity in the fight towards racism which help a ton in communities and schools .And that’s just if you take part in this situation of black excellence day so that’s why it’s important because one small act makes a big difference.Also it will reduce challenge to employment and higher up access to community and more .what does it mean to be anti- racism ? Well to me it means a process of actively identifying by looking ,hearing , touch and smell .And resist racism .And challenging racism In sorts of way but not physically these are some examples. Trying to change the policies, behaviours and beliefs these will most likely change in how they think about stopping but if not there’s other kind of ways. Like perpetuate racist ideas and actions so basically change there mindset so they can become non racist it would really help a lot.List three ways that we can be actively be anti -racist? Anti- racism is rooted in action it’s it’s about taking steps to eliminate racism .You should 1. Reduce ideas by just changing there belief with facts and switching there mindset.2 Identify who will have to find so you have to use all your senses and spot weird things. Like blaming their problems on someone else out of nowhere or accusing. 3. Listening is a big thing it’s how mostly how racist people are caught .listening is really good cause it show you if somethings wrong or out of the ordinary.