Ajax Anti-Black Racism Task Force (2020 - 2022)

The Ajax Anti-Black Racism Task Force was active from 2020 - 2022. Please see below for more information on the Task Force and the great work during their tenure.

The recent Black Lives Matter movement and protests reminded the Town and Ajax Council that we have a lot of work to do in addressing systemic and institutional racism to combat barriers felt by Black people.

The Task Force has been set up to listen to local Black voices and initiate concrete actions to support the Black community and other racialized groups in Ajax.

The Ajax Anti-Black Racism (AABR) Task Force has officially formed with 15 committee members. Members are all Black residents of Ajax with a diverse range of experiences and realities.

Members:

Mariska Thomas, Chair
Dane Lawrence, Vice-Chair
Pauline Vassell, Secretary/Treasurer
Camille Perry
Danielle James
Keirah VanDusen
Monica Edwards
Sonia Ellis-Seguin
Sammy Njobo
Fabian Dehaney

Liaisons:

Shaun Collier, Mayor of Ajax
Natasha Sharma, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator

Learn more about the Task Force members and read their bios.

What’s New?

AABR Taskforce supports Body Worn Camera program

The AABR Task Force has taken swift action towards their commitment to addressing systemic and institutional racism experienced by the Black community and other racialized groups by writing an endorsement letter to Durham Regional Council to express their collective support of the Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Program being recommended for implementation in 2021 for Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS).

Letter of Endorsement Region of Durham - AABR Taskforce September 2020 (154 KB) (pdf)

Terms of Reference

The AABR Task Force has worked diligently to develop a Terms of Reference which outlines the committee’s responsibilities and purpose.

Terms of Reference - Ajax Anti-Black Racism Taskforce - September 2020 (209 KB) (pdf)

Strategic Work Plan

The plan outlines the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the Task Force and is categorized by short-term and long-term goals.

Strategic Work Plan September 2020 (228 KB) (pdf)

Diversity Xchange Sessions

Continue to check back often for the latest updates, information and news about the AABR Task Force.

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The Ajax Anti-Black Racism Task Force was active from 2020 - 2022. Please see below for more information on the Task Force and the great work during their tenure.

The Task Force has been set up to listen to local Black voices and initiate concrete actions to support the Black community and other racialized groups in Ajax.

The Ajax Anti-Black Racism (AABR) Task Force has officially formed with 15 committee members. Members are all Black residents of Ajax with a diverse range of experiences and realities.