“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Dr. M.L. King
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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Dr. M.L. King

I have made the decision to boycott all activities organized during the 2024 Black History Month by any organization, company, or institution that has faced credible complaints of anti-black...

Dominique Ollivier on Leadership, Scandal, and Resilience
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Dominique Ollivier on Leadership, Scandal, and Resilience

In the ever-evolving landscape of municipal politics, the line between diligent public service and public scrutiny is often thin and easily crossed. Dominique Ollivier, the former president of the...

LET US EVEN THE SCORE
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LET US EVEN THE SCORE

Dr. Alwin Spence I always felt that I had my own problem of fighting racism, prejudice and discrimination and that there was not much energy left over to fight...

David Archer’s Vision for Black mental wellness
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David Archer’s Vision for Black mental wellness

When David Archer speaks about his upbringing, he describes a time immersed in the rhythms of reggae music and the flavors of ackee and saltfish. As he grew up,...

The social cost of racism
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The social cost of racism

In June 2015, in Ottawa, Mr. Deinsberg St-Hilaire fled the scene of a hit-and-run accident in which the victim, Andy Nevin, died. For nine days, Mr. St-Hilaire hid from...

TIFF FEAUTRED A COMPELLING SELECTION OF BLACK FILMS
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TIFF FEAUTRED A COMPELLING SELECTION OF BLACK FILMS

Pat Dillon Moore This year, I celebrate my 40th year of being in the film world. Ever since filming the John N. Smith-directed docu-drama, Sitting in Limbo, one way...

I HAD A DREAM!
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I HAD A DREAM!

“Sixty years ago, Martin Luther King talked about a dream. Sixty years later, we’re the dreamers,” said civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton, leader of the National Action Network,...

AFFIRMATIVE  ACTION  HAS  BEEN  WOUNDED
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION HAS BEEN WOUNDED

Dr. Alwin Spence Once again the ugly head of Racism was raised by none other than the highest court of the United States. Affirmative Action has been shot down,...

Tina Turner made her mark
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Tina Turner made her mark

The world mourned the passing of Tina Turner on May 24 at the age of 83 at her home in Switzerland after a long a complicated illness. With a...

About GOLDEN HANDCUFFS and systemic racism
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About GOLDEN HANDCUFFS and systemic racism

“Golden Handcuffs” is a generic term describing a wide range of compensation plans designed to incentivize top employees to stay with the company for the long term. Following the...