“Black Experience” report shows glaring evidence of racial profiling
More than half of black residents in GTA have been stopped by police in public, new report says 79% of men aged 25 to 44 reported being stopped by officers...
Ontario to begin collecting data on students’ race and ethnicity
Ontario to begin collecting data on students’ race, ethnicity, hoping to boost achievement Move announced Thursday as part of the province’s new equity action plan By Mike Crawley, CBC News Posted: Sep 07,...
Quebec taking steps to combat systemic racism
CTV Montreal July 20, 2017 The Quebec government is moving ahead with its plan to battle systemic racism in the province by holding public consultations later this year. With the...
Taste of Africa showcases African cuisines
Saturday 9 September Vincent Massey Park. Ayan Dua’leh is a young woman with a mission, to showcase Africa via the lens of the continent’s diverse ethnic foods. In fulfillment of...
Bishop Jacob Afolabi: The Good Word – The Raven and the Dove
The Raven and the Dove …. Genesis 8:6-12 by Bishop Jacob Afolabi Genesis 8:6 After forty days Noah opened a window Genesis 8:7 and sent out a raven. It did...
Damages awarded in racial profiling case
September 11, 2017|Written By Gabrielle Giroda Anthony Morgan says a recent ruling concerning racial profiling by police is important for a new generation of lawyers and community workers interested in the...
Dr. Helen Ofosu: Bullying, Bias, And Burnout. Why These 3 ‘B’s Could Be Derailing Your Career
Bullying, Bias, And Burnout. Why These 3 ‘B’s Could Be Derailing Your Career by Dr. Helen Ofosu Often the word derailment is associated with an accident, a slip off the track...
Grand opening for Cultural Arts Studio of Afro-Caribbean Dance
Saturday 9 September All roads in Ottawa appeared to lead to lead to 40 Colonnade Road last Saturday as just about everybody who was anybody headed for...
Jean Augustine’s birthday celebration boosts Chair at York University
SEP 23 September 23, 2017 The Jean Augustine Chair at York University has received a financial boost from proceeds accrued from the trailblazer’s recent 80th birthday celebration that attracted nearly 650...
Ililli Ahmed: How to tell if you’re the token black friend
by Ililli Ahmed Although this article focuses on tokenization from a black person’s perspective, the reality is that every minority, at one point or another, will be tokenized. You...