The Social Issues Commission

Apartheid was "legal" Slavery was "legal" Colonialism was "legal" Legality is a construct of the powerful Not of justice

NEWS: HREO launches Black History Month at Queen’s “We need to understand [the importance of] correcting the disparities that exist in access in health and wellness for Black people who are continuously at the fringe of those access points.” queensjournal.ca/story/2022-02-…

There is a big role for unions to be playing in #DefundThePolice, for us first thing first, we need @queensu to stop giving them large sums of money to further police our members

NEWS: AKA hosts discussion on policing in Kingston The event featured a presentation on the impact of policing, how the growth of Queen’s shaped policing in Kingston, and how policing in Kingston has evolved throughout the pandemic. queensjournal.ca/story/2022-01-…

Being poor is expensive. My belongings used to fit in a suitcase & were everything to me. The way those tents were torn down as if they’re garbage & not what keeps one physically safe & protects them from the elements. Imagine how much it took to save up to be able to buy a tent?

@amsPeerSupport is hiring a Training Coordinator- Application and Job description can be found at myams.org/apply. Due Aug 19th!

You're still allowed to love it, just think critically about it! #OITNB everydayfeminism.com/2015/07/oitnb-…

"States may no longer reserve the right for only heterosexual couples"!!!!!! washingtonpost.com/politics/gay-m…

We're proud to march in @KingstonPride parade today!

Check out the results of our ~*crafternoon*~! We're excited to march with these in the Kingston Pride Parade today!

Conversion therapy is now BANNED in Ontario! Embarrassing that this didn't happen ages ago but something to be celebrated nonetheless #AntiO

@Lavernecox says it all about @Caitlyn_Jenner's Vanity Fair cover: lavernecox.tumblr.com/post/120503412…

#QueensU's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Report and Recommendations, hot off the press: queensu.ca/studentaffairs…

No GST on feminine hygiene products starting July 1st!!! #FeministFriday See article here: thestar.com/news/canada/20…

15-25% of University aged women will experience sexual assault in during their academic career #EndSexualViolenceYGK

Summer volunteer opportunity! The @shrckingston is hiring! Link to apply: shrckingston.org/get-involved

A yummy lesson of equality vs. equity:

Something to keep in mind today: cnn.com/2015/05/05/opi…

Here’s A Video That Compares Life As A Black And A White Person buzzfeed.com/nickguillory/h… via @nickguillory @buzzfeed

@emilylrnw signing off as the Social Issues Commissioner 2014-2015. It's been a slice tweeting about equity and anti-oppression!