Kika Otiono: This Needs to End: The Endless, Emotional Toll of Discrimination
by Kika Otiono Within my heart, a hurricane emerges. It is violent—it crashes against my ribs, steals my breath, and floods my lungs in its rage. I am helpless to…
Annette Ejiofor: Words on the movement of my life
words on the movement of my life by Annette Ejiofor, Associate Editorblack lives matter is the movement for my life.though i walk, bruised, brutalized, an attempt to be blind,…
David Oladejo: Why you should do your research or shut-up before attacking #BLM
by David Oladejo There is absolutely nothing wrong with being uneducated about a certain subject. In our everyday lives, information is being passed around the world at a spectacular rate…
Rudi Nkem: We are Innocent
We are Innocent by Rudi Nkem How – a simple word but in its own way can be so complex. It can be asked in several different ways and…
Kaneesha Amethsyte: The Ending of Police Brutality
The Ending of Police Brutality by Kaneesha Amethsyte It has been difficult for this generation of young Black Americans and Canadians to witness firsthand the historical context of police brutality…
Titilope Sonuga: Trigger warning
Trigger Warning by Titilope Sonuga Across the World black bodies genuflect on sidewalks to a God that is all brimstone and fire Their chorus a hallelujah of bullets…
Ewart Walters: Black Lives Matter – Throwing light on a sad and painful history
Blacks have “No rights which the white man is bound to respect.” – US Supreme Court by Ewart Walters Ottawa, July 17 – By law and Constitution, convention and practice,…
Randall Denley: Is Canada really dominated by white privilege?
by Randall Denley (Ottawa Citizen) Published on: July 20, 2016 Black community members and activists rallied the public to take part in a peaceful demonstration in solidarity with the Black…
Ashifa Kassam: Canada is hailed for its tolerance but is it ready to confront its racism?
by Ashifa Kassam in Toronto Tuesday 12 July 2016 Source: UK Guardian Canada is hailed for its tolerance but is it ready to confront its racism? Critics say common narrative obscures…
Black Lives Matter rally outside U.S. embassy
Black Lives Matter rally outside U.S. embassy in Ottawa draws hundreds Rally organized ‘in act of solidarity’ with Black Lives Matter movement in U.S., rest of Canada By Hillary Johnstone, CBC…