Context Beyond The Headlines

Two and a half years ago the world stopped as we all watched George Floyd die before our eyes. After years of hearing about the racial injustice experienced by people of colour - the world seemed ready to finally listen. But according to statistics Canada the number of reported hate crimes went up. Anti-black hate crimes went up 92% in 2020; hate crimes against indigenous people increased 152%  but the most startling were crimes against  east and southeast Asian Canadians which saw a 301% rise -making headlines around the world. But studies show diversity and representation at the decision-making level of organizations and churches has not changed. Pew research centre finding that Black Christians feel safer worshipping with those who look like them. On today’s context: Where are we now? 2.5 years after the racial awakening, has the world finally woken up?