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Online portals will facilitate booking of the #COVID19 vaccine for many Canadians. But how can we make sure vulnerable populations who may not have access to internet or a computer are included in the vaccine rollout ? Check out alternatives for access on CBC: http://ow.ly/oHpZ50DGyyZ

Findings from our research point to ways that racial and gender discrimination interplay in the labour market & workplace, and create real consequences for Black men and women’s earnings. Read full paper: http://ow.ly/cLUI50DF4jH

Kwame on community centres with Black health strategies: Black Creek Community Health Centre TAIBU Community Health Centre Rexdale Community Health ...Center Across Boundaries Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre Alliance for Healthier Communities / Alliance pour des communautés en santé Kwame McKenzie CEO, Wellesley Institute #BlackHistoryMonth #PassTheMic

For the rest of the day, I'm passing over my accounts to Kwame McKenzie. CEO of Wellesley Institute, Kwame will be speaking to issues related to Black Torontoni...ans' health and the critical work ahead to overcome health inequities. #BHM #PassTheMic

Income inequality impacts health at the population level. Our second blog of the New Normal series explores how introducing a wealth tax could be an important step toward reducing health inequities in Canada. Read it here: http://ow.ly/zgeE50DCMdE

Shutting off seniors from their cultural needs can have a huge impact on their well-being. In rebuilding our #LTC, I believe the cultural pieces should be built into the core conversation," says Wellesley's Seong-gee Um. Full article: http://ow.ly/tQYj50DBwVe