“Research has shown that the arts are an effective means especially of engaging youth or engaging populations that may be marginalized,” Mahmud said. Top anti-racism themed entries – being judged by local artists and writers, Mahmud said – are up for prizes and potential display at events like Artwalk and community First Friday cultural walkabouts. That’s why the LIP campaign is turning to the arts to help spur constructive conversation, she said.Ī student art challenge launched earlier this month, is inviting Grade 7-12 scholars to submit entries in visual art, prose or poetry, or video categories by March 23. “Even saying we’re having an anti-racism campaign, some people may be hesitant to address that, or maybe say ‘Do we really need to talk about it?’” she said.
“Topics like racism, some people find it very divisive,” said Aruba Mahmud, with the Sarnia-Lambton Local Immigration Partnership (LIP). When it comes to fighting racism, talking about it isn’t always the easiest approach, says the Lambton County planner helping spur an anti-racism campaign in Sarnia-Lambton.
