Information by Ministry: Correctional Services
Systemic Anti-Racism Organizational Change
Toronto Jail SAROC marks Black
History Month
February 13, 2009
The Systemic Anti-Racism Organizational Change committee
at the Toronto Jail held a celebration of Black History Month on
Tuesday, Feb. 10. Canadian Idol celebrity Farley Flex was well-received
as the motivational speaker for the event.
About 60 guests enjoyed a full Caribbean-style lunch at
St. John’s Presbyterian Church, across from the jail. The lunch was
prepared by Toronto Jail kitchen staff, members of OPSEU Local 530.
“I think the turnout shows that there is a lot of
support not only for Black History Month but for the work of the SAROC
as well,” said OPSEU President Smokey Thomas. “It was a really nice
event.”
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Canadian Idol judge Farley Flex and OPSEU president Warren
(Smokey) Thomas with the members of the Toronto Jail SAROC committee. From left
to right: Farley Flex, Colleen LaRose, Warren (Smokey) Thomas, Elina Feyginberg,
Faith Crocker, Joan Marshall-Wilkinson, management co-chair Mariann Taylor-Baptiste,
and union co-chair Myke McLennon.
Attendees enjoyed the keynote address by Farley Flex.
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