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What is Indigenous data sovereignty and why does it matter?
Published: April 08, 2024
Dos and don’ts to help tackle ableism
Tips for those unsure of saying or doing the right thing to challenge ableism
How Black women have used their voices to resist oppression
Exploring the evolution of Black women’s voices, from blues to Beyoncé
Smashing the ‘concrete ceiling’: Black women are still missing from corporate leadership
Here’s what corporate Canada needs to do to become more equitable and inclusive
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is closing its gap with the men’s tournament
Despite its relatively short history, the tournament has made significant strides
What was the Chinese Exclusion Act in Canada? 3 things you might not know
The 1923 Chinese Immigration Act banned Chinese immigration to Canada for 24 years
What are microaggressions?
Here are examples of how microaggressions show up in everyday interactions, including in the workplace and health-care settings
What’s the big deal? Here’s why microaggressions matter
Microaggressions reinforce power structures and actually harm our health
Delay and deflect: How women gig workers respond to sexual harassment
The design of apps allows delivery drivers to be harassed with impunity
How girls are using social media for positive change
The online world has real dangers, but girls are using social media to create positive change and practice good digital citizenship.
As publishing becomes more varied and diverse, challenges remain for writers of colour
Silvia Moreno-Garcia interviews author Nalo Hopkinson on finding allies and empowering diverse voices
Banning ‘Maus’ only exposes the significance of this searing graphic novel about the Holocaust
More readers will see Art Spiegelman’s graphic art as an essential text in Holocaust education
How racism holds Black women back from leadership positions
A new UBC study finds that stereotypes put Black women at a serious disadvantage in the workplace
Revealing the long but hidden history of queer women in sport
A UBC sociologist explains why we need more stories to open up the conversation around queer women in sport
The white elephant in the room: anti-Asian racism in Canada
UBC’s Dr. Henry Yu explains how blindness to white supremacy perpetuates anti-Asian racism in Canada
Racist incidents are on the rise: How to be an active witness
From stepping in to help the victim to reporting the incident, you have more options than you might think
As Asian Canadian scholars, we must #StopAsianHate by fighting all forms of racism
Exploring the structural roots of anti-Asian racism in Canada and the road ahead
Why some straight men have sex with other men
UBC’s Dr. Tony Silva explains why sexual identities don’t always match with sexual behaviours
Women feel better when they work with other women
Equitable and gender-friendly work environments reduce unpleasant feelings for women
8 tips to communicate better while wearing a face mask
Strategies such as exaggerating eye expressions can help us better understand one another
How to be a mindful anti-racist
A mindfulness practice may offer respite and a way to support desire for social justice action
To understand BC’s Black history, connect past and present in Canada
BC’s Black community is unique amid the Black population in Canada and Canadians have a collective knowledge gap about its history
Why all human rights depend on a healthy environment
Environmental degradation threatens our human rights, including the rights to life, health and food
Neighbourhood watch: How to help active seniors combat isolation
Community members and organizations can help older adults connect online during the COVID-19 pandemic
Claudia Rankine explores race and racism in the arts
Poet Claudia Rankine discusses the role of art in society
