Being Black in Japan
Being Black in Japan: Biracial Japanese talk about discrimination and identity By Simon Denyer DECEMBER 24, 2020 TOKYO — From an early age, Japanese children learn the importance of conforming and fitting…
Christmas around the world
In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world 25 December 2020 People across the world are celebrating one of the holiest times in the Christian calendar. But this year’s church services…
Report: Black Ottawans hit hardest by COVID-19
People who identify as Black make up 37 per cent of cases, but just 7 per cent of population Laura Glowacki · CBC News · Posted: Nov 24, 2020 People in Ottawa who identify…
Police break up Black and Indigenous demonstration
Protesters feel betrayed after police disperse demonstration for Black, Indigenous lives Officers arrived at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, say protest caused safety issues CBC News · Posted: Nov 21, 2020 8:24…
Report: RCMP tolerates racism
RCMP tolerates ‘misogynistic, racist, and homophobic attitudes:’ former Supreme Court justice Catharine Tunney · CBC News · Nov 19, 2020 656 comments The Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s culture is so toxic, the federal government…
Black leaders back councillor’s bid to change ward’s name
Rideau-Goulbourn named after British politician who owned hundreds of slaves, Coun. Scott Moffatt discovered Sandra Abma · Nov 26, 2020 Members of Ottawa’s Black community are lauding Rideau-Goulbourn Coun. Scott Moffatt’s bid…
University of Ottawa strikes anti-racism committee
Committe’s work will be ‘critically important’ in wake of N-word incident, says president CBC News · Posted: Nov 23, 2020 The president of the University of Ottawa is promising change with the…
Omer: New Zealand’s first African MP
Former refugee becomes New Zealand’s first African MP An Eritrean former refugee has become New Zealand’s first African MP following Labour Party’s biggest victory in 50 years. Ibrahim Omer is…
Students decry use of N-word
34 professors had supported professor who used offensive term in class Laura Glowacki · CBC News · Oct 20, 2020 Students at the University of Ottawa are condemning a letter signed by 34 professors…
Peel Police to eliminate racial discrimination
OHRC, Peel Police and Board sign MOU to develop legally binding remedies to eliminate racial discrimination 1 November 2020 MISSISSAUGA – The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC), the Peel Regional Police…