Accelerate Auto aims to increase Black representation

July 23, 2021

Accelerate Auto is a non-profit organization that aims to increase Black representation in Canada’s automotive industry. With the goal of tackling anti-Black and systemic racism, Accelerate Auto is committed to helping people find new opportunities within the industry. The non-profit is working alongside Cox Automotive and Georgian College’s Automotive Business School of Canada to develop inclusion and diversity awards for students at Georgian College. (Source: Driving) Read the original article…

About Todd Phillips

Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.

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