Editor:
In response to the recent acts of aggression directed at the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Ladner, the Community Action for Equity and Racial Justice Committee (a spoke of Resilience BC’s anti-racism network) stands in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. It is important for all of us to recognize the damage that fear does to everyone living in Ladner, engendering suspicion and turning people against one another.
The City of Delta does a good job during the month of June, flying Pride banners and flags and speaking words of support, however, making a community safe for 2SLBGTQIA+ children and adults is more than that. It includes year-round acknowledgement of their existence: things like gender neutral washrooms in all public spaces, inclusion in public artwork and photographs in city publications, for instance.
Safety is physical safety, yes. It is also the assurance of being seen and valued in order to be able to thrive.
As a community, we can build this culture for everyone, especially for children.
Community Action for Equity and Racial Justice Committee
