Black Lives Matter Toronto

• Families speak out against police violence at Black Lives Matter Toronto event in Ottawa

  The event came on what's also known as Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and has been declared a federal holiday south of the border.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2021
  
• How members of Toronto’s Black community hope to build on George Floyd movement months later

  The momentum is there, members of Toronto's Black community told Global News, but now the focus is on maintaining it. Kamil Karamali reports.

  Perspectives

  Feb 10, 2021
  
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• Public memorial held for Regis Korchinski-Paquet followed by ‘walk for justice’ in High Park

  “It’s important in this sort of context to not only have the Black and Indigenous community come together, but all communities -- for all of us -- to unite our voices to demand change and to call for justice.”

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2020
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• Toronto protesters call for change after detainees released

  Three protesters have been released from custody following anti-racism demonstrations this weekend that saw three downtown Toronto statues splashed in paint.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2020
• More than defunding police needed to fix ‘broken’ mental health system: experts

  Black mental health experts say far more needs to be done to bridge gaps in mental health and addiction funding for racialized communities in Canada.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2020
• What it’s like to police in marginalized communities amid George Floyd protests

  “We really have to keep talking. At the end of the day, I’m also a human – so I go home to family and friends. And when I put on this uniform, I have a responsibility. I think really explaining to the public, why we do what we do, is a first step."

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2020
• Hamilton anti-racism advocates call for local action to combat anti-Black racism

  As Hamilton holds its own protests against police violence, local anti-racism advocates say those who want to see change happen need to address racism within the city.

  Jun 2, 2020
• Black Lives Matter Toronto holds rally in Barrie after death of Olando Brown

  Led by Black Lives Matter Toronto organizers, about 30 people marched to the Barrie Police Service station on Sperling Drive in a peaceful protest.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2018
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• Toronto Pride Parade to take place on Sunday; police not participating for 2nd year

  The parade, which caps off weeks of LGBTQ events, is expected to draw as many as one-million spectators.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2018
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• Justin Trudeau marches in Toronto Pride parade absent of police floats

  Thousands cheered on Toronto's annual Pride parade Sunday and waved rainbow flags, though continued debate over the exclusion of the city's police force swirled amid the colourful procession that weaved its way through the downtown core.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2017