Museum of Human Rights CEO resigns after allegations of systemic racism

Canada News News

Museum of Human Rights CEO resigns after allegations of systemic racism
Canada Latest News,Canada Headlines
  • 📰 globeandmail
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 23 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 12%
  • Publisher: 92%

The museum’s board says John Young has agreed that it's in the best interest of the museum that he step down, effective immediately

JOHN WOODS/The Canadian Press

“These allegations were not properly escalated to the board of trustees,” board chairwoman Pauline Rafferty said Thursday in a news release.“Now that we have a more complete understanding of these events, we are taking immediate action and will undertake long-term steps to address these issues.

Earlier this month, leadership at the museum apologized for censoring displays about LGBTQ history at the request of some school groups.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

globeandmail /  🏆 5. in CA

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Human rights museum CEO steps down amid allegations of racism, discrimination and sexual harassment in museumHuman rights museum CEO steps down amid allegations of racism, discrimination and sexual harassment in museumThe president and CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights has stepped down effective immediately amid allegations of racism, discrimination and sexual harassment within the museum.
Read more »

Mother of teen boy targeted in racist video files Quebec human rights complaintMother of teen boy targeted in racist video files Quebec human rights complaintThe mother of a 15-year-old Montreal-area boy who was the target of a widely circulated racist video is filing a human rights complaint against the alleged perpetrators.
Read more »

Mother of Montreal teen allegedly targeted in racist video files human rights complaintMother of Montreal teen allegedly targeted in racist video files human rights complaintThe mother, who is not being named to protect her son’s identity, says the video includes her son’s name, and violates his rights to equality, dignity and respect
Read more »

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum reopens Friday - Sportsnet.caNational Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum reopens Friday - Sportsnet.caThe National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is preparing to reopen on Friday, in accordance with New York state's phased plan.
Read more »

Pakistan finds 'human error' in deadly Karachi plane crashPakistan finds 'human error' in deadly Karachi plane crashPakistan's aviation minister said Wednesday that 'human error' on the part of the pilot, the co-pilot and air traffic control caused last month's Pakistan International Airline crash in the port city of Karachi that killed 97 people.
Read more »

Minister says ‘human error’ caused deadly passenger plane crash in KarachiMinister says ‘human error’ caused deadly passenger plane crash in KarachiThe plane went down in a residential area near Jinnah International Airport on May 22, killing 97 people on board
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-12 14:39:07