To Our Membership,

The Ryerson Science Society stands in solidarity with the fight against systemic racism and the ongoing oppression of the Black Community. We stand with our Black Scientists, Leaders, Storytellers, and Activists. As students and student leaders, it is up to us to educate, spread the word, and shed light on the protests to fight systemic racism and the inequality that exists within our society. today, tomorrow, always.

From June 2nd to 7th we have taken the time to silence ourselves from regular posting; instead, we have taken this time to highlight the movement that is happening at the moment and begun the process of educating ourselves and our membership with valuable information that can help us better understand the gravity of this crisis, take more effective actions, and provide better support to our science students of colour who are a valued part of our community and been affected by proceeding racism.

We understand that one week is not nearly enough time to bring forward the topic of racial injustice and discrimination, that is why we are committed to continuously spreading awareness through our social media platforms throughout the year. As a way to start, we have compiled a list of different resources that are worth taking the time to listen to, read, watch, or even learn here at Ryerson. The Ryerson Courses mentioned below have been recommended by students who have taken them in the past. They each cover the topic of racism in different capacities.

The RSS is committed to the active inclusion of students from all marginalized communities, whether that be the Black Community, Indigenous Community, or any other marginalized groups in the Science Society. We strive to create equitable initiatives that include diverse perspectives. We would like to begin by attaching a suggestion box for the Ryerson ​ ​ ​ ​ Science Society Membership to put forward their ideas on what we can do for you in striving to make the RSS more representative of you and a safer space. We plan on reviewing your feedback and together, with the help of our Equity Commissioner and our Faculty’s Dean, we will work to address your concerns or suggestions and create a more equitable Ryerson Science for everyone.

Sincerely,

The Ryerson Science Society

RSS Actions - Educating our Board of Directors by including anti-oppression education as part of our training. - Highlighting more Black scientists from the wider community and from within our Faculty on their achievements and work. - Working with our Equity Commissioner on creating educational series, events, and initiatives which will benefit the Black Community.

List of Resources

Podcasts: “The Heart”, the Race Traitor episodes. “About race with Reni Eddo-Lodge” “Stoop Talks” Hana Baba and Leila Day “Code Switch” from NPR “ matters!” Kimberlé Crenshaw “Friends Like us”

Movies and Documentaries: “13th” Ava DuVernay “When they see us” Ava DuVernay “I’m not your negro” Raoul Peck “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of revolution” Stanley Nelson Jr.

Books: “Women, Race and Class” by Angela Davis. “So you want to talk about race” by . “Men we reaped” by Jesmyn Ward. “Survival Math, notes on an all American family“ by Mitchell S. Jackson. “How we fight for our lives” by Saeed Jones. “Hood Feminism” by Mikki Kendall. “Busted in New York” by Daryll Pinckney. “Citizen” by Claudia Rankine. “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander. ​ ​ “Heavy” by Kiese Laymon. “” by Angie Thomas

Videos The Urgency of Intersectionality - Kimberlé Crenshaw https://youtu.be/akOe5-UsQ2o

Ryerson Courses - SOC 507: Race and Ethnicity in Canadian Society - SOC633: Sex, Gender Identity, and Sexuality - CRB501: Racism and Caribbean Peoples in Canada - CRM402: Criminal Justice and Social Inequality - POG313: The Politics of Race and Ethnicity - PPA124: Indigenous Politics and Governance

Ryerson Clubs and Initiatives

- United Black Students at Ryerson (USBR): - Website: https://connectru.ryerson.ca/organization/unitedblackstudents ​ - Contact: [email protected] ​ - Science+ - https://scienceplus.rssonline.ca/ - Black Student Support Group (Hosted by RU Student Life): - https://connectru.ryerson.ca/event/153378 - Ryerson Centre for Student Development and Counselling - https://www.ryerson.ca/healthandwellness/counselling/?utm_source=Ryerson+To day+Contacts&utm_campaign=b2afd54a6b-20200602&utm_medium=email&utm _term=0_4843a7a799-b2afd54a6b-89266835

Black Owned Business' Online or near Ryerson - Knowledge Bookstore - https://www.knowledgebookstore.com/ ​ - I Train. I Win - https://itrainiwin.com/ ​ - Beauty Bakerie - https://www.beautybakerie.com/ ​ - Kaspace Café - https://www.kaspacecafe.com/ ​ - Adrift Shop - https://www.adriftshop.com/ ​ - A Different Booklist - https://www.adifferentbooklist.com/ ​ - Caribbean Corner - 171 Baldwin St ​ - The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles - https://www.thedirtybird.ca/site/ ​ - Rasta Pasta - http://eatrastapasta.ca/ ​ - Veggie D’light - https://veggiedlight.com/ ​ - Pat’s Homestyle Jamaican restaurant - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pats-Homestyle-Jamaican-Restaurant/194055833961 803 - Ali’s Roti - http://www.alisroti.ca/ ​ - King Rustic kitchen & bar - http://www.kingrustic.ca/ ​

- Afro Continental Bar & Grill (Authentic Ghanian Food) - https://www.afrocontinentalbargrill.com/ - Sugar Kane - https://www.sugarkanerestaurant.ca/ ​ - Vegan Jerk - https://veganjerk.net/ ​

Organizations to donate to - Black Lives Matter - Toronto: https://blacklivesmatter.ca/ ​ - Black Legal Action Center: https://www.blacklegalactioncentre.ca/ ​ - Black Youth Helpline: https://blackyouth.ca/ ​ - Black Women in Motion: https://blackwomeninmotion.org/ ​ - #Sayhername Campaign: https://aapf.org/sayhername ​ - Toronto Protest Bail Fund: https://gf.me/u/x5k4s2 ​ - The Bail Project: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-bail-project ​

Petitions to Sign - Demand racial data on police-involved deaths in Canada - http://chng.it/KktyRb8r5M ​ - Justice for Regis Korchinski-Paquet - http://chng.it/TrzShskyjC ​ - Black Lives Matter Petition - https://www.change.org/p/equal-rights-black-lives-matter-%EF%B8%8F?source_location =topic_page