Far-right groups on the rise in N.B. and across Atlantic Canada, researcher says
‘This is a global phenomenon, where world leaders have legitimized these types of views’ CBC News · Posted: Jan 10, 2021 It was a shocking development, even for a world that has…
Black Canadians face high unemployment during pandemic- Statistics Canada
Study: A labour market snapshot of Black Canadians during the pandemic Released: 2021-02-24 In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadians, including Black Canadians, have experienced significant economic hardship, while others…
Winter: Keep your family safe and healthy
Tips to keep your family safe and healthy this winter (NC) After a long, challenging year, experts are predicting a hard-hitting winter. If you’re worried about how to keep your family safe and healthy during a good-old-fashioned Canadian winter –…
App helps access to Black mental health services
New tech tool will help Black children and youth access mental health services Black Health Alliance launches Pathways to Care, a database of resources that address specific barriers to care…
Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize
Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize Published15 hours agoShareRelated Topics George Floyd death The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation has won Sweden’s Olof Palme human rights…
In memory of Bishop Edgar Wilson
Suffragan Bishop Edgar Wilson It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Suffragan Bishop Edgar C. WILSON who went home to the Lord, on December…
6 year old girl awarded damages against police
Black girl handcuffed by police in Ontario at age 6 awarded $35K in damages by rights tribunal Decision against Peel police board comes a year after tribunal found race factored…
OCDSB bans use of “N” word
Ottawa’s largest school board bans any use of n-word at school, including in class discussions The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board issued a directive on Tuesday to clarify expectations around what…
Malawi is country of the year – Economist
Malawi named country of the year Malawi has been named country of the year for “reviving democracy in an authoritarian region” by the Economist newspaper. The newspaper cites the nullification of…
Black Theatre Workshop joins NAC
Black Theatre Workshop named inaugural Co-Curating Company for NAC English Theatre DECEMBER 9, 2020Sean Fitzpatrick On Wednesday, December 9, National Arts Centre English Theatre, in partnership with Black Theatre Workshop, announced an unprecedented…