LONDON, ONT. -- Black Lives Matter London has taken to social media to share a survey that aims to collect race-based data from the London community.
The data that is collected will provide insight into systems such as health care, arts, education, employment and law enforcement.
It is also hoped it will help support initiatives that provide a clear and direct plan of action in support of Black and Indigenous communities, people of colour communities as well as the community at large.
“Race-based data specific to London, Ontario is necessary for several reasons. We have illuminated centuries of systemic racism and oppression on all fronts as we’ve seen data brought forth by the Ontario Human Rights Commission and more," said Alexandra Kane, lead activist, in a statement.
She added, "As racism is a public health crisis here in London, the data provided by this survey will serve local organizations and others with the fuel to drive specific change.”
The survey will be open for two weeks, from Nov. 19 - Dec. 3 in an online format.
A link to take the survey can be found here.
