Creating Fund Resources Does Not Address or Fix Systemic Problems

Since the out-pour of (long-overdue) attention the BLM movement has received since George Floyd's murder, I've noticed many organizations rallying to initiate and implement support in the millions with a hyper-focus on Black-only investment, partnerships, fellowships, etc., into cultural and economic development to, "Confront anti-Black racism" in the cities of Toronto, Pickering, and Ajax, to name a few.

I'd like to understand the panel's thoughts if these organizations are missing the point.

By separating funding channels for various organizations being led by people of colour and whites alike, aren't they just perpetuating the divide even more so and not actually tackling the systemic issues that start from the very top of our organizations and processes?

By nature, our organizations have developed a culture of white supremacy through what has become workplace norms and standards. For example:

• By creating a sense of urgency we do not make more time to be purposeful and inclusive to have thoughtful decision-making
  
  
• Understanding that structure in and of itself cannot facilitate or prevent abuse of power without addressing it and training our workforce
  
  
• Having our organizations be better equipped to get off the agenda in order to address underlying concerns
  
  
• Addressing power hoarding, individualism, and fear of open concept and accountability
  
  
• Recognizing that discomfort is the root of all growth and learning; addressing the belief that those with power have a right to emotional and psychological comfort; scapegoating those who cause discomfort