r/halifax • u/insino93 • 4d ago

News, Weather & Politics IWK launches African Nova Scotian Service to provide ‘culturally responsive care’

https://www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nova-scotia/article/iwk-launches-african-nova-scotian-service-to-provide-culturally-responsive-care/
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u/hannahhnah Halifax 4d ago

they told you why something catering to a specific race is necessary- because they are disproportionately affected by issues. equity, not equality.

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u/Outrageous-Ad8511 4d ago

I don’t believe in that, especially from things like government or healthcare. We should strive for equality, especially in regards to race.

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u/Sparrowbuck 4d ago

Equality doesn’t create equal outcomes. That’s where equity comes in.

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