More than 100 protesters met at Mount Royal University on Saturday to call for action against racism on campus. "We are protesting for mandatory anti-racism training for all students, staff, faculty members … we don't think it's fair that Black students or faculty of colour should have to educate on these matters," said one student. A handful of counter protesters did show up at Saturday's event but they kept their distance from demonstrators. Adam Massiah, with United Black People's Allyship, said many students are also concerned about pushback from university staff. Mount Royal University put out statements over the summer condemning racism and promising a presidential advisory committee that will include those who have experienced racism from staff, student and alumni perspectives.

Source: CBC News September 27, 2020 02:03 UTC