Black students at McGill University say taking down a statue of its founder — who owned Black and Indigenous slaves — would be an important step, but isn't enough to eradicate systemic racism in the institution. Iyanu Soyege, the political co-ordinator of the McGill Black students' network, says her organization wants to see more Black students and faculty at McGill, public race-based data, and access to Black mental health and health professionals. "As Black students we are simply reiterating what students, faculty and staff have called for before our time," Soyege said. "McGill University makes no mention of this on their website, instead romanticizing his boring life." Nelson says the conversation should go further than simply removing the McGill statue.

Source: CBC News June 14, 2020 20:15 UTC