⚖️ Chapter 2: Understanding Anti-Black Racism in Canadian Dietetics
Ground provisions in a supermarket in Trincity mall, Trincity, Trinidad. Provisions for sale include yams, plantains, eddoes, and sweet potatoes. Source “Ground provisions” by Gruesler licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Click on the image to access Elizabeth DeLoughrey’s essay entitled “Yam, Roots, and Rot: Allegories of the Provision Grounds” to learn about the history of provision grounds in the lives of enslaved Black people and their descendants through the metaphor of “roots”.
“If you want to know the end, look at the beginning.”- African Proverb
This African proverb speaks to what was, what is and what could be. It teaches that the way something begins often shapes how it will end. It reminds us that our choices, actions, and intentions matter from the very start. Whether in relationships, work, or personal growth, good outcomes usually come from thoughtful beginnings and steady effort over time.
Learning Objectives
Understand current research on ABR in Canadian dietetics
Identify gaps in ABR research and the need for ongoing study.
Explore key concepts like race, Blackness, and Anti-Black Racism.
Appreciate the importance of addressing systemic racism in dietetics to promote health equity
