the bipoc lens: an anti-racism forum and social gathering is a daylong, come-and-go event for adults that will include speaker presentations followed by a q&a session, entertainment and social activities.
bipoc professionals will discuss anti-racist topics that affect canada’s bipoc communities, including bipoc perspectives in workplaces, the need for newcomers and the effects of climate change on indigenous peoples.
there will also be bachata dance lessons, a live music performance, games with prizes and informal socializing.
“we chose bachata because it’s part of the dominican republic culture and we thought teaching something from that culture would be nice to learn,” theodocia said.
the bipoc coffee talk inc. directors are working to make the organization fit the needs within the community. events are primarily virtual, but there could be more in-person events in future, as the main goal is to provide this safe, welcoming environment in the most suitable way.
“we provide bipoc the opportunity to let their voices be heard … if that means more in-person events, then i feel like that is something that we would like to do as a group,” theodocia said.
the bipoc lens will be held at the broadway collective on sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. the event will also be on livestream. tickets are $10 to $20, available through the organization’s website
bipoccoffeetalk.ca
. this is a 19+ event.