anti-black racism
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‘Freedom is a birthright’: Nova Scotia marks Emancipation DayThe federal minister of diversity and inclusion said in the Halifax Emancipation Day ceremony that far too many Canadians don't realize that slavery occurred in Canada.CanadaAug 1
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Charge in N.S. case involving noose sign comes after 18-month investigationAn African Nova Scotian woman who brought an offensive sign to the public's attention says she hopes the charge sends a message that anti-Black racism is unacceptable.CanadaMay 19
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‘Copycat’ shootings becoming deadlier, experts warn after Buffalo attackA white man suspected of fatally shooting 10 people in Buffalo, New York, appears to be the latest in a line of 'copycat' gunmen carrying out deadlier mass shootings.WorldMay 16
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Canada must confront white supremacist ‘trash’ after racist Buffalo shooting: expertsA deadly mass shooting in Buffalo targeting Black Americans has sent shockwaves in Canada, where hate crime and antisemitism are on the rise.CanadaMay 16
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‘You’re doing harm’: Hamilton mayor to Binbrook resident flying Confederate flagCommunity leaders are calling on the federal government to pass legislation that would ban symbols of hate — including the Confederate flag — from being displayed publicly.CanadaApr 29
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Google accused of systemic bias against Black employees in recent lawsuitThe lawsuit claims that Google funnels Black employees into lower-level jobs, pays them less and denies them opportunities to advance.TrendingMar 21
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U.S. Congress passes 1st ever bill that makes lynching a federal hate crimeYears in the making, the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act is among some 200 bills that have been introduced over the past century that have tried to ban lynching in America.PoliticsMar 7
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3 incidents of anti-Black racist graffiti found in Etobicoke schoolIn a letter sent to parents and students at the Etobicoke School of the Arts, the school's principal said the graffiti was located in bathrooms on the first and second floors.CanadaFeb 10
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TVDSB investigating reported use of racial slur at Saunders Secondary SchoolA spokesperson for Thames Valley District School Board told Global News the board is not making any further comment at this time "because it's under investigation."CanadaNov 22, 2021
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University of Guelph introducing Black Canadian studies program next yearThe program, just the third of its kind offered in Canada, will launch next fall. It'll cover multiple topics including political and labour movements, immigration and health.EducationNov 22, 2021
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