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. Racism perpetuates the existing structures that deny economic, political, civil and social rights to people of colour. Racism impacts the emotional and physical well-being of individuals and leads to social disintegration.
Racism denies the historical and ongoing contributions of people of colour.
NAC recognizes that this responsibility extends to all individuals involved with the organizations. Promoting the principles of equity for all races and have this reflected in the organization's policies, procedures, programs and in relations with staff, participants and the community at large. Ensuring full representation of racial groups in the development, implementation and evaluation of NAC policies, programs and activities. Acknowledging and celebrating the racial diversity of the women's communities it represents. Policies Intro 2.