Item - 2022.CR5.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee on February 16, 2022. The Committee received the item for information only. No further action will be taken on this item.
CR5.1 - The Impacts of COVID-19 on Black Communities
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee received the item for information.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Dr. Akwatu Khenti, Chair, Black Scientists' Task Force and Special Advisor for Vaccine Equity Strategy in Community Resources Section, Social Development, Finance and Administration and Dr. Candice Todd, Black Scientists' Task Force, gave a presentation to the Committee.
Summary
At the invitation of the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Chair, Black Scientists' Task Force and Special Advisor for Vaccine Equity Strategy in Community Resources Section, Social Development, Finance and Administration, will give a presentation on the impacts of COVID-19 on Black communities, and outline the ways the pandemic has negatively affected the mental health and employment outcomes for Black residents.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/cr/bgrd/backgroundfile-221955.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That the item be received for information.