FIRST NATIONS LIVES MATTER…NOW!
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FIRST NATIONS LIVES MATTER…NOW!

In 1961 when I decided to go abroad to study, Canada was the overwhelming choice over Britain and the United States. Britain was associated with colonialism while racism against Black...

Let STOPMTL.ca KNOW IF You HAVE BEEN STOPPED by the police
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Let STOPMTL.ca KNOW IF You HAVE BEEN STOPPED by the police

The lack of relevant data has long been seen as an obstacle in the call for accountability when police are accused of abusing of their power. Now a group...

The task of fixing  federal workplace discrimination
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The task of fixing federal workplace discrimination

Professor Adelle Blackett has been tasked with heading a designated group of Canadians who will revisit Canada’s Employment Equity Act and come up with recommendations on updating and modernizing...

2021 NBA Finals: No Need For An Asterisk
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2021 NBA Finals: No Need For An Asterisk

The 2021 NBA Finals are featuring two unlikely teams, the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks. As of this writing, the Suns have taken a 2-1 lead heading into...

ENGLAND’S LOSS IN THE EURO LEADS TO UGLY SOCCER  RACISM
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ENGLAND’S LOSS IN THE EURO LEADS TO UGLY SOCCER RACISM

If you remember, when Ben Johnson won the Olympic Gold Medal for Canada it was horah, horah for Ben and the country. Nothing was said about his original homeland,...

Brother Resistance: A Giant of Words and Rhythm
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Brother Resistance: A Giant of Words and Rhythm

In Trinidad and Tobago, across the Caribbean and around the world, enthusiasts of the calypso and rapso music mourns the passing of a giant of rhythm and words, Lutalo...

American Media’s Deception of Objectivity
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American Media’s Deception of Objectivity

It’s no secret that today’s political world, especially in the United States is tense and cut-throat. Political leaders in that country preach for unity and understanding but the masses...

Thank You From SVG to Montrealers
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Thank You From SVG to Montrealers

Once the call for help came from the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines after the Soufriere Volcano devastated their island, Montrealers reacted with urgency and purpose. On...

Much needed Changes to Make Black Lives Matter effective
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Much needed Changes to Make Black Lives Matter effective

For the better part of five years, the Black Lives Matter Movement has been all the rage in the U.S. exuding both love and anger. This article isn’t an...

DEHUMANIZATION, A MEANS TO AN END
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DEHUMANIZATION, A MEANS TO AN END

A week or so ago, we acknowledged the first anniversary of the killing of a Black man, George Floyd by a white policeman Derek Chauvin. At the recent trial...