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    Technology, Algorithms and the Internet in relation to race

    by Guest Author February 23, 2021
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    This blog post was written by Cameron Library ISS Grace Romanow as part of our continuing Black History Month series exploring Black Futures.

    One of the most beautiful things about technology is that it’s accessible to everyone… or is it?  What happens when the algorithm used in the creation of technology is skewed against people of colour; when the data used to train artificial intelligence is already biased against minorities based on the “training” data; or, when machine learning tools are subject to incomplete or “selected” data, allowing the computer to make judgements or predictions that help facilitate oppression?  How do you navigate an online society that perpetuates and obscures racial inequality at the same time?  How do search engines reinforce racism?

    As we celebrate Black History month, let’s examine technology, algorithms and the internet in relation to race. These authors will enlighten the reader, provide dialogue for change and ensure that we are not recreating history.  This is just a small collection of current works available from our library on this topic.

    How can you critique an algorithm?

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    Digital Divide: The relationship between African Americans, computing technology and the Internet

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  • NOUVELLE BASE DE DONNÉES EN LIBRE ACCÈS : BLACK FREEDOM STRUGGLE IN THE UNITED STATES

    by Erin Sanderman February 18, 2021
    by Erin Sanderman February 18, 2021

    Comprendre le passé est un moyen efficace pour éviter de le répéter. En essayant d’être un meilleur allié des membres de la communauté Noire, j’ai trouvé particulièrement éclairant d’apprendre et de comprendre la difficulté du cheminement vers l’équité et les droits civils; et que ce chemin, malheureusement, est toujours parcouru. Si vous êtes comme moi, et que vous cherchez à comprendre comment nous sommes arrivés là, nous avons quelques ressources pour vous.…

  • L’ACTIVISME POUR LE FUTUR DU NOIR

    by Amy Southgate February 17, 2021
    by Amy Southgate February 17, 2021

    Cette année, nous avons adopté une approche différente du Mois de l’histoire des Noirs à la bibliothèque, en recadrant notre attention du passé vers un avenir pour les Noirs. La route vers un avenir pour les noirs peut sembler longue et impraticable, mais il y a lieu de garder de l’optimisme! Cette collection présente des œuvres sur les mouvements militants contemporains qui peuvent servir à la fois de carte et d’inspiration sur…

  • Activism for a Black Future

    by Amy Southgate February 16, 2021
    by Amy Southgate February 16, 2021

    This year we have been taking a different approach to Black History Month at the library, by shifting our focus from the past to looking towards a Black Future. The road towards a Black Future can seem long and impassable, but there is reason to embrace optimism! This collection features works on contemporary activist movements that can serve as both a map and inspiration on our journey towards an equitable society. Activism…

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