5 years after Michael Brown shooting, Ferguson still struggles with racial tension
The suburban St. Louis community has changed, though to some, not fast enough. Continue reading
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U.S. won’t prosecute death of Eric Garner, who said ‘I can’t breathe’ while in police chokehold
The decision to end a yearslong civil rights investigation was made by Attorney General William Barr and was announced the day before the five-year anniversary of the deadly encounter Continue reading
Pride divided: Leadership under pressure as LGBTQ2 community looks to future
Edmonton resident Phillip Goncalves says he couldn’t sit idly by as local Pride organizers cancelled this year’s parade amid conflicts over inclusivity. Continue reading
Minnesota jailer pleads guilty, resigns after camera captures beating of handcuffed black man pleading for his life
Travis VanDeWiele pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct last month and has resigned. Continue reading
Just Like Home: Jamaicans focusing on community in a Black Lives Matter climate
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
How do you stay positive in such an intense political climate? For Jamaicans, it’s all about community, music — and of course, food. Continue reading
Black seniors in Georgia ordered off bus while going to vote
Officials with Jefferson County, which operates the senior centre, say the county considered Monday’s event “political activity,” which isn’t allowed during county-sponsored events. Continue reading
Reverend accused of bigotry, misogyny after fiery eulogy for Aretha Franklin
At one point, Rev. Jasper Williams Jr. asked: “Where is your soul, black man? As I look in your house, there are no fathers in the home no more.” Continue reading
How companies handle diversity takes centre stage at Montreal conference
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
What’s alarming is that in a similar survey conducted more than a decade ago, companies were more prepared. Continue reading
White nationalists march outside White House, met by thousands of counterprotesters
Thousands of counterprotesters are in the area, too, and jeered and heckled the white nationalists as they made their way down the street surrounded by police. Continue reading
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. Continue reading