We are Charity # 89681-9646RR0001.
Any type and amount of support is greatly appreciated and will be used to continue our work with the multicultural community of Saint John, New Brunswick.
The staff and board of PRUDE Inc. would like to thank you for all your support. In light of current events, our community has rallied and more people then ever have been reaching out to us and offering support through time, talent and donations.
PRUDE Inc. stands for Pride of Race, Unity and Dignity through Education. We aim to educate our community on the harmful effects of racism and discrimination of all forms. We will always support the Black community. Not just today, but everyday. Black Lives Matter.
2014 - 15 Contest - Winning Essays
Another successful year of collaboration with the staff and students of Anglophone South School District. Once again the students that participated in the “I MAKE A DIFFERENCE” I.M.A.D. presentation were invited to submit an essay expressing their view on the value of Diversity in our community.
This year’s winners are Lauren Ashfield, Rothesay Park Middle School and Valerie Robertson, Harbour View High School.
Many thanks all who took the time to submit their essays.
“Be the dead-end to assumptions and send those stereotypes and discrimination over a cliff”.
– Valerie Robertson
Telegraph Journal highlights students Essay Winner's from Anglophone South Schools
Lauren Ashfield and Valerie Robertson are recognized for entering an Essay Competition on the importance of making a difference in your community and school.
I Make a Difference - Lauren Ashfield
"We All make assumptions in everyday life.Assumptions are known as the little voice inside your head telling you repeatedly things that are only guesses about passers by and friends and family, whether they're kind or not. It whispers guesses about people's religion, culture, language, social status and really anything else you are thinking about.
"I bet she's not from here" it says.
"I don't think he speaks English" it guesses."
Worst of all it is constantly telling us things that end up putting others down."
I Make A Difference Workshop - Valerie Robertson
"I strongly believe workshops on assumptions, stereotypes and discrimination are valuable because many people just "assume" they know what they are. When really they do it everyday without realizing. I believe we all do whether we like to admit it or not. What do you do when you first meet someone? When you speak to someone over the phone? When you visit a new place? You may think you are just innocently admiring details but really you are making assumptions which lead to stereotypes and discrimination. Workshops help you see what you may not have seen before."
