antiracismPR

Congratulations to all those involved with the @antiracismPR conference this week. Our @mcmastermcm faculty and alumni have done an incredible job pulling together 600+ communications professionals to address anti-racism in PR and comms management.

What a crew! Over the last nine months I’ve had the honour of collaborating with some of the most inspiring communications and public relations leaders in the country to bring @antiracismPR to life. From the depths of my heart: THANK YOU! Now, we build! #antiracismpr

What an incredible two-day summit. Thank you to all who made this possible: · Planning team members and volunteers · Guests, speakers and moderators · Sponsors · Participants What now? We turn that energy, excitement and lessons learned into action! #antiracismPR

We know you’re still reeling from the 2-day summit, internalizing the insights & figuring out what to do next. We'll be sending some info to guide your next steps, but before then, don’t miss the articles, one from @GailStrachan, on our website at antiracismpr.ca.

OK, our last #AntiracismPR session w/ @Leo_Johnson took me back to church! When he said "The real work is building!" I literally jumped up shouting, "Preach!" Thank you @antiracismPR team for an inspiring two days. I've gained more understanding & courage for the work ahead. 🙏

A huge thank you to @antiracismPR, all the partners, and all speakers for informative and wonderful sessions. We have much work to do in promoting anti-racism actively in #PR industry and our society. #ARinPR #antiracismpr #EndRacism

High praise @antiracismPR for 2-days of incredible learning. We can build equity, equality & inclusion. Anti-racism for all! You’ve inspired, increased confidence. This is truly work of the heart. Act together toward a common aim. United effort. #EndRacism #ARinPR #antiracismpr

@carinaludgate Thank you so much for taking the time to learn and help push this important agenda forward in our profession!

Running a successful conference in a virtual world is no easy feat. Congratulations to the entire team behind @antiracismPR —you've set the bar so high. The content and presenters were incredible. Thanks for creating such a fruitful opportunity to learn.

"What is your narrative around the issue of racism?" Leo challenged us. Our last @antiracismPR session is on fire! 🔥🔥🔥 @Leo_Johnson is bringing the truth and the heat here today. This is the rallying cry we all need to go get the real work of building done! #AntiracismPR

@veronicaschung Most likely many of us do. #antiracismpr

@antiracismPR has been so insightful and inspirational. I’m grateful for all amazing speakers and I acknowledge thag I still have so much learning and unlearning to do. #antiracismpr #publicrelations

@becky_elming Thank you for taking the time to engage in this important conversation and work! #antiracismpr

Thanks to @antiracismPR - all the organizers and speakers for their time over the past few days. That was an incredible opportunity to learn from folx who are leading the #ARinPR conversation and work. Very grateful 🙏

⁦@Leo_Johnson⁩ is on 🔥#antiracismpr Summit - Are you a victim of circumstances or a champion of possibilities?

Very inspiring and empowering presentation on antiracism by @Leo_Johnson. “Do what you can do within your means”. Three steps to start building/address the narrative deficit on antiracism: “We must acknowledge, we must seek and we must act!” #antiracismpr #powerofcommunications

Now THAT is a rally cry. @Leo_Johnson asks us to fight with one hand and BUILD with the other. Acknowledge #racism, seek to understand, then ACT to build a new narrative. Incredible & powerful, thank you! #antiracismpr

It’s time to hold ppl accountable. We’ve been nice for too long. Advice for so-called allies: it’s not about you. Seek to understand. Build towards the collective good. TY for the rallying cry @Leo_Johnson To whom much racial privilege is given, much is expected. #antiracismpr

@Leo_Johnson leaves us with great advice, "Before you disagree, seek to understand. After you understand, do what is within your means." Taking away some very important learnings from the two days of @antiracismPR summit. #ARinPR #antiracismpr