Project X is a group dedicated to educating annd supporting youth around the issue of racial profiling and institutional 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.
The student completing this project will carry out the following tasks:
-create a loose questionaire for youth asking them about experiences and thoughts around racial profiling.
-gather audio testimonials from youth in NDG and other communities in Montreal
-edit and upload the audio clips onto the project x website
-archive and take notes of audio and where it is from.
The final product desired of this research would be a series of audio files uploaded and maintained on the project x website.
Type of research (e.g. compilation of information already in your office, primary data collection such as interviews or surveys):
-interviews
Education/skills required from student:
-a strong knowledge and background in police brutality, anti-racism and anti-oppression work. A good knowledge of website design and recording audio an asset.