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Families speak out against police violence at Black Lives Matter Toronto event in OttawaThe 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.CanadaJun 19, 2021
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How members of Toronto’s Black community hope to build on George Floyd movement months laterThe momentum is there, members of Toronto's Black community told Global News, but now the focus is on maintaining it. Kamil Karamali reports.PerspectivesFeb 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.”CanadaJul 25, 2020
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Toronto protesters call for change after detainees releasedThree protesters have been released from custody following anti-racism demonstrations this weekend that saw three downtown Toronto statues splashed in paint.CanadaJul 19, 2020
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More than defunding police needed to fix ‘broken’ mental health system: expertsBlack mental health experts say far more needs to be done to bridge gaps in mental health and addiction funding for racialized communities in Canada.CanadaJun 29, 2020
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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."CanadaJun 22, 2020
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Hamilton anti-racism advocates call for local action to combat anti-Black racismAs 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
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Black Lives Matter Toronto holds rally in Barrie after death of Olando BrownLed by Black Lives Matter Toronto organizers, about 30 people marched to the Barrie Police Service station on Sperling Drive in a peaceful protest.CanadaJul 11, 2018
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Toronto Pride Parade to take place on Sunday; police not participating for 2nd yearThe parade, which caps off weeks of LGBTQ events, is expected to draw as many as one-million spectators.CanadaJun 21, 2018
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Justin Trudeau marches in Toronto Pride parade absent of police floatsThousands 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.CanadaJun 25, 2017
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