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Fitting Out is the Key to Inclusion
On Sunday, February 5, 2023, the “Fit Out” Movement officially launches at the TEDxUofT “Radiance” event. What is the “Fit Out” Movement We have diversity. However, what we need is inclusion. The “Fit Out” movement encourages all individuals to show up as their authentic selves
The importance of conversations surrounding Black History and Culture
Black History Month is an annual event, but how far should its lessons stretch, and how much attention does anti-black racism get? We spoke with Michèle Newton, Co-Founder of Making Change. LISTEN
Innisfil’s first Black councillor, says ‘everybody needs to have a voice’
Michèle Newton, a speaker, expert and advocate on inclusion, told Simcoe.com that BIPOC representation in positions of power is crucial. “Getting diversity in positions where they have the opportunity to affect change, systemic change, is really important,” said Newton, who is also a founder and board
‘Why can’t you have sympathy?’ Simcoe public school board trustee accused of ignorance by anti-racism group
Michèle Newton, co-founder of the anti-racism group Making Change, encourages active listening. “It’s really important that they listen and reflect when people are sharing their lived experiences. Because whether that person is a child or an adult, they’re being very vulnerable in that moment. And they’re
Downtown Barrie nightclub called out over promotion of ‘naughty schoolgirl’ night
Local advocate questions why event would even be considered. Michèle Newton, a local public speaker and co-founder/chair of the advocacy group Making Change, posted a picture of the marquee on Instagram, and told Simcoe.com she had a few questions as soon as she saw the signage. “I immediately
‘Education is the key’: To build inclusion, we must be aware of our biases and privileges
As a biracial person, I’ve spent my life navigating between two worlds and different cultures. Turns out, this is quite common. Meet Madelaine Khan. Like a growing number of people, Khan has a multi-racial and multi-ethnic background. Her heritage is East and West Indian —