University of Toronto issued the following announcement on June 12.

Captured on video, the brutal killing of George Floyd has sparked protests against anti-Black racism and police violence around the world.

Will the outrage lead to real change this time?

“I think there are some things that, once you see them, you can't unsee them. That video is one of them,” says Professor Maydianne Andrade in “Enough” – the first instalment of a special two-part episode of her weekly podcast, The New Normal.

“This one really is worldwide at a time when everyone is thinking about communal action.”

The episode explores the intergenerational impact and trauma of anti-Black racism and violence through scholarly perspectives and personal experiences. Andrade, who is a Canada Research Chair in Integrative Behavioural Ecology and the University of Toronto Scarborough’s vice-dean of faculty affairs and equity, is joined by Mark Campbell, an assistant professor at U of T Scarborough’s department of arts, culture and media and an expert in hip hop and the music of Black communities, and Julius Haag, an assistant professor, teaching stream, in U of T Mississauga’s department of sociology and an expert in policing, youth justice, racialization and criminalization.

“There are 40 different cities where people are violating curfew to demonstrate their protests, you know, and honour the life of George Floyd,” Campbell says. “So I'm hoping that this is the moment because I won't see another moment like this in my lifetime.”

Hosted by Andrade, The New Normal is created in collaboration with a University of Toronto Communications team led by producer Lisa Lightbourn. You can listen to the podcast on Spotify or listen on SoundCloud. You can also find it on Apple or listen on Google.

Members of the U of T community who need support are encouraged to contact the Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office and the equity, diversity and inclusion offices at U of T Scarborough and U of T Mississauga.

Feeling distressed? Find someone to talk to right now – and if there is an immediate risk, call 911.

Students can speak to a trained crisis worker at any hour of the day.

U of T My SSP for students: call 1-844-451-9700 or download the app at the Apple App Store or Google Play. Immediate counselling support is available in 35 languages and ongoing support in 146 languages.

Other 24-7 supports available to students include:

Good 2 Talk Student Helpline 1-866-925-5454. Professional counselling, information and referrals for mental health, addictions and well-being.

Gerstein Crisis Centre 416-929-5200

Distress Centres of Greater Toronto 416-408-HELP (4357)

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health at 250 College Street

Anishnawbe Health Toronto Mental Health Crisis Line 416-360-0486

The following services are available to students on all three campuses:

St. George campus: Health and Wellness Centre (416-978-8030), located at Koffler Student Services

U of T Scarborough: Health & Wellness Centre 416-287-7065

U of T Mississauga: Health & Counselling Centre 905-828-5255

Faculty and staff have access to 24-7 support through:

The Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offered through Homewood Health, online and by phone at 1-800-663-1142

Original source: https://www.utoronto.ca/news/new-normal-podcast-releases-first-instalment-two-part-episode-anti-black-racism