Canadian Principal’s Suicide After Alleged Bullying for His ‘Whiteness’ in CRT Training Sparks Investigation

New York Post ^ | July 31, 2023 | Hannah Grossman

[nickcarraway]

A Toronto school board and an education minister announced they are launching investigations Thursday into a professional development training after a former principal died by suicide following a lawsuit in which he alleged emotional distress from antiracist trainings and the fallout that followed.

The sessions included concepts from critical race theory. Before his death, Richard Bilkszto, a 60-year-old former principal, sued the Toronto District School Board for emotional distress after he attended a training where he was accused of being a racist.

Bilkszto alleged in his lawsuit that Kike Ojo-Thompson – who runs an equity firm called the KOJO Institute – said that Canada was racist and has “never reckoned with its anti-Black history.” When Bilkszto disagreed with the instructor and challenged her comments, he was condemned for appearing to undermine a Black woman, the lawsuit said. Bilkszto, 60, a former principal at the Toronto District School Board took his own life after filing a lawsuit against the district after he faced harassment for calling out an anti-racism instructor. Twitter

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

--- "Bilkszto alleged in his lawsuit that Kike Ojo-Thompson – who runs an equity firm called the KOJO Institute – said that Canada was racist and has “never reckoned with its anti-Black history.” When Bilkszto disagreed with the instructor and challenged her comments, he was condemned for appearing to undermine a Black woman, the lawsuit said. Bilkszto, 60, a former principal at the Toronto District School Board took his own life after filing a lawsuit against the district after he faced harassment for calling out an anti-racism instructor."

Looking through business reviews and the like, one learns this "institute" has two -- count 'em -- two employees. And it is in a rental facility which seems quite "flexible" for two..

Of the space," one reads

"Creative Coworking Community. The coworking space at Office146 has been designed to provide a sense of community while inspiring optimum productivity. The synergy between on-site events, activities, speakers and networking is a marriage that enables your employees to feel energized with a renewed focus on all the tasks at hand. Built to scale. Have the flexibility to pivot as needed. On-Demand (Hourly or Day Rates), Hot Desks, Dedicated Desks, Private Offices, Custom Private Offices with or without a Mezzanine." Source: https://app.deskpass.com/spaces/office146?lat=43.60148885336951&lng=-79.53259616931717

What seems certain is that the push for "antiracist training" is an invitation for charlatans, grifters and poseurs aplenty. This company of two employees was given contracts to badger people with accusations of racism, racism and racism -- uner the banner of "anto-racism." Pathetic.

[RWGinger]

What bs claptrap
Wonder what a “hot desk” is?

[Lurker]

Kike Ojo-Thompson has an address.

Just saying.

L

[Lurker]

“Wonder what a “hot desk” is?”

It’s a desk shared by more than one worker.

L

[RWGinger]

Thanks

[MortMan]

A hot desk is office space that can be rented by the hour, I think.

[BigFreakinToad]

dude, you played right into the hands of the black racists

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

--- "Wonder what a “hot desk” is?"

I suspect it means someone will answer your phone as if you had an office staff. Notice that what was also offered was the virtual office.

A bunch of companies pull the "London, New York and Paris" office games by having a "virtual" office at some rental or service facility. A lot of web "entities" even have an "office" at their local UPS store.... suite 408....

[RWGinger]

Clever and cheap and a way to hide

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

--- "Clever and cheap and a way to hide"

Yup. And it seems, a license to pick public pockets, no matter what the costs to others. This female is a real "piece of work."