The Project X

RACIAL PROFILING is when authority figures assume that people who are of a certain race or color are more likely to commit certain crimes or engage in a certain behaviour. For example, when cops stop black kids in the metro because they assume that they are selling drugs, when teachers in schools do not help brown kids because they assume that they will drop out, or, that because you are an Arab Muslim, that you are a terrorist.

Some people think that racial profiling helps maintain security but it actually creates insecurity and racial tension. Just because people are of the same race doesn’t mean that they all do the same things. All people, regardless of their race, can be criminals and all people, regardless of their race, can choose not to break the law. Racial profiling is just plain racism.

The MANDATE of Project X is to support youth by helping them find creative ways to survive the effects of institutional racism and racial profiling. This website’s purpose is to educate, inform and provide a forum for communication.

Project X headquarters are located at 3770 Decarie.We can be reached by phone at 514 872-9444. Are you interested in getting involved with Project X?

We are currently looking for volunteers to help us coordinate upcoming events and to maintain the website. If you would be interested in offering your time you can contact us at the above phone number or send us an email at:info@theprojectx.ca