By Chris Strikes
On Wednesday July 19th, in front of a crowd of over 300, The Black Experience Project research study's findings were released.
As stated on their website “Launched in 2010, the Black Experience Project (BEP) is a seminal research study focused on examining the lived experiences of individuals who self-identify as Black and/or of African heritage living in the Greater Toronto Area, or GTA (the Regions of Toronto, York, Durham, Peel and Halton). Led by the Environics Institute for Survey Research, along with lead partners the United Way of Toronto and York Region, the YMCA of the Greater Toronto Area, and Ryerson’s Diversity Institute, this study aims to provide a better understanding of the lives of Black individuals within the GTA, including the factors leading to their successes and challenges."
Among those in attendance of the release included prominent Black individuals of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area ranging in wide spectrum of industries, from social services, to community outreach, to media, legal, policing and politics.
Callowgrove Entertainment partnered with Ryan Singh Enterprises were commissioned to create a docu-style video bringing to life the research findings through personal anecdotes of lived experiences from members of the Black Community. The response to the video was overwhelming positive and now you can watch it below.
Download a PDF file of the full 75-page report of the research study's findings.
And for my information about BEP, visit www.theblackexperienceproject.ca
