Racism is systemic in our society and shapes the way society is structured.
It is more than individual acts of violence, segregation or racially-motivated behaviours and actions. Racism is endemic in our institutions and has the effect of excluding people of colour from decision-making processes and leadership and economic opportunities. It is part of our society that is so pervasive that it is often invisible. Racism is about power and the abuse of poser, exploitation, and oppression. Racism prevents people of colour from achieving equality of opportunity and outcome.