The Black Screen Office (BSO) has developed a first of its kind framework to help organizations develop written policies that address anti-Black racism. The Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework is a guide for Canadian cultural organizations to move from statements to sustainable change. This free tool is available for download online at the BSO Research & Action Centre website.
Why this framework matters
From Words to Action: 10 Things Every Cultural Organization Must Do
This is the first sector-wide Anti-Black Racism Policy Framework for Canada’s cultural industries. Grounded in national consultations with Black creators and cultural workers, it provides clear, practical steps for dismantling systemic barriers. By embedding equity into policy, it helps organizations move from statements to lasting, measurable change.
