We risk being subsumed by news involving tragedy, trauma and experiences of oppression that could sabotage individual and collective efforts toward advancing social progress. The 2022 Edelmen Trust survey found that 42 per cent of Canadians are fearful about experiencing racism or prejudice. In the aftermath, many of Yumna’s friends and other young people, came together to form the Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia (YCCI). “The London Muslim community, and Muslim community at large suffered a devastating blow. And oftentimes, when such a tragedy occurs, a collective feeling of helplessness arises,” reads the youth coalition’s website.

Source: thestar June 01, 2022 17:01 UTC