Kenrick McRae disappointed by weak sanctioning of police
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Kenrick McRae disappointed by weak sanctioning of police

Officers suspended for 13 days without pay Rosie Awori (LJI) “That’s not justice, but I am not someone who gives up easily, but that’s not right,” Kenrick McRae’s voice...

SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMY PLUNGES as  COVID-19 Numbers surges
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SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMY PLUNGES as COVID-19 Numbers surges

Recent indicators shows that South Africa’s economy plunged by 51% in the second quarter of 2020 a frighten new reality that sent shock wave across the nation, one of...

Much of the $25 million in capacity building funding still available Community News

Much of the $25 million in capacity building funding still available

  Rosie Awori (Local Journalism Initiative) Of late the Liberal government has been focussing on inclusivity as well as social and economic equity for all groups as a major...

AMERICA’S OTHER PANDEMIC: RACISM… Opinions

AMERICA’S OTHER PANDEMIC: RACISM…

Novel THOMAS Here’s hoping this is not a disconnected rant on the issue of an extended moment: racism and its pernicious outcomes, an extending moment seemingly without end.I too...

Systemic racism contributes to inequities at med schools and in communities
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Systemic racism contributes to inequities at med schools and in communities

Organizers of On-line petition calling on McGill to improve access for Black medical students want community support Contact Staff This year 24 Black students from across Canada will be...

BLACK LIVES IN Danger in T.O.
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BLACK LIVES IN Danger in T.O.

Damning report on T.O police and racial profiling Rosie Awori (Local Journalism Initiative) Coming hot of the heels of Montreal’s report on racism, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)...

Quebec Human Rights Commission—  A  Failing Grade. Opinions

Quebec Human Rights Commission— A Failing Grade.

Who will come to the Commission’s aid to ensure a passing grade? It is blatantly clear that the Commission continues to act deceptively unfair, and should reveal for all...

Dr. Charmaine Nelson demands that McGill  examines  historical ties with slavery and do something about it
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Dr. Charmaine Nelson demands that McGill examines historical ties with slavery and do something about it

Egbert Gaye As Charmaine Nelson prepares to take her leave of McGill University on her way to a dream position in Halifax the highly respected professor of Art History...

THE GEORGE FLOYD EFFECT Opinions

THE GEORGE FLOYD EFFECT

Racism and Coronavirus COVID-19 Conversations… Novel Thomas Will there be a cure for the man-made viral pandemic, racism, in all its forms once all the talk-ing has ended?When George...

“YOU’VE GOT TO BE CAREFULLY TAUGHT”— Dr. Alwin Spence Opinions

“YOU’VE GOT TO BE CAREFULLY TAUGHT”— Dr. Alwin Spence

If hate is taught, hate will be learned Dr. Alwin Spence One of the duties of adulthood, particularly middle age, is the passing of values to the next generation....