The framework of ‘Blind Spots’ emphasizes the significance of acknowledging our personal biases influenced by our own identities and the way we experience the world. By doing so, we can gain awareness about how each individual’s life experiences within our community can vary based on their unique perspectives and positions.

Before knowing the reality of students’ experiences of discrimination, we can be ‘blinded” by the illusion that those experiences are uncommon and detached from our lives as UBC students. This makes us inadvertently oblivious to the prevalence of these instances which can further perpetuate harm to individuals from historically, persistently, systemically, and marginalized groups. Through this issue, we will provide a platform for students to share their experiences of discrimination in our community, thereby amplifying marginalized voices and fostering awareness.