Black Lives Matter London

• London, Ont. police launch review after woman describes violent arrest in TikTok video

  A London, Ont., woman's story in a TikTok video alleging London police officers brutally arrested her outside the south London Walmart has spread online.

  Crime

  May 20
  
• London principal removed from position after backlash over wearing student’s dreadlocks

  The video and pictures shows Principal Luc Chartrand wearing the young man's hair as a wig for a Halloween costume.

  Canada

  May 29, 2021
  
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• Ale House signage draws community outrage in London, Ont.

  In a written statement, the London Police Service said the signage is 'disappointing and offensive' but 'does not meet the threshold of a criminal offence.'

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2021
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• ‘We are here, we have a voice’ Black History Month in London Ont.

  The London Black History Coordinating Committee kicked off Black History month with an online celebration of the black community in Southwest Ontario on Saturday.

  Economy

  Feb 6, 2021
• Where do things stand after a massive Black Lives Matter London rally called to defund the police?

  While some changes have been implemented at the policy level, the group's lead activist says they fall outside of what's being sought by Black Lives Matter London.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2021
• Hundreds of supporters at Black Lives Matter London protest to ‘defund the police’

  "Police should not be the one-stop-shop resources for all public health concerns."

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2020
• London, Ont., among several Canadian cities to see ‘defund the police’ rallies Saturday

  Harper says he understands that the term can be divisive, but he believes much of the criticism is due to a lack of understanding.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2020
• Black Lives Matter London cancels joint event with Pride London Festival

  Black Lives Matter London, Black Queer Network London, and Pride London Festival all released statements on Friday.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2020
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• Public engagement in the works in effort to address systemic racism: London Police Services Board

  "The issue of systemic racism that we've named is a deep issue and it's going to require a lot of effort and an ongoing process of work and action."

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2020
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• Pride London received no notice from police on decision to raise flag: president

  'To not have a call or an email in the at least 72 hours that they had the letter and then to learn about the media release... was a bit shocking.'

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2020