Co-Presidents Message
Happy February. 2026 has been a cold one, hasn’t it? But as we count down the days until this cold frost dissipates, let’s also take time to celebrate this month. February is Black History Month. It should be a time for both reflection and celebration. On the one hand, let’s celebrate the incredible black communicators and journalists we work with every day. Let’s also remember that the playing field was not equal for them, making their accomplishments even more impressive.
Let’s also take time to reflect on our own anti-racism journey. At CPRS Toronto, we have a strict anti-racism policy, but we ask our members to go beyond simply adhering to policies. We all have much to learn. This is a time to listen, to learn, to ask difficult questions about our own conscious and unconscious biases. And, as communications professionals, let’s take time to ensure that our work challenges those biases and promotes a more equal, fair and humane world.
As we move through this month, we encourage you to stay curious, stay connected, and keep leaning into the conversations that matter with your teams, your clients, and each other. We are grateful to be part of such a thoughtful and engaged community, and we look forward to what we will continue to learn together this year.
Warmly,
Andrea Chrysanthou, APR & Erin Griffin
Co-Presidents, CPRS Toronto