Windsor City Council to Vote on $ 200,000 Anti-Racism Initiative

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Windsor City Council is set to vote Monday on approving a $ 200,000 program to fight racism.

The initiative is a partnership with the Windsor and Essex County Multicultural Council (MCWEC), which submitted a proposal for the program.

Funding will go to a variety of efforts, including public education and awareness, internships, scholarships and development grants, as well as heritage interpretation.

Speaking to CBC Radio’s Windsor Morning on Monday ahead of the council meeting, which begins at 1 p.m., Windsor Mayor Drew Dilken said the show aims to build understanding and acceptance.

“It’s a complex issue and we’re not trying to just put up billboards saying, you know, ‘stop racism.’ It’s a more detailed and targeted campaign and initiative. “, did he declare.

Dilkens got approval for funds to be allocated in the 2021 budget following the global toll of anti-black racism that was sparked by the murder of George Floyd.

Motions to council would approve the partnership between the city and MCWEC for the design and delivery of the initiative for this year and next, as well as the allocation of the $ 200,000 to the organization to build and deliver. the program.

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