Nova Scotia Racism

• Nova Scotia proposes ‘groundbreaking’ legislation to address systemic racism

  Under the bill, the government will have to submit an annual progress report on equity and anti-racism measures beginning in July 2023.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2022
  
• Black history, both personal and communal, now a factor in Nova Scotia sentencing

  In 2016, a document prepared for provincial court outlined how historic neglect of Black communities led to disproportionate levels of imprisonment.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2022
  
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• Open letter calls on Premier Tim Houston to address concerns from African Nova Scotians

  'Our communities have felt re-traumatized, disrespected, disappointed and ignored by your actions,' said the letter.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2021
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• N.S. top court: judges must consider systemic racism when sentencing Black offenders

  Inquiring about the systemic issues facing African Nova Scotians could help reduce the levels of incarceration in that community.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2021
• Nova Scotia New Democrats make promise to ban street checks if elected next month

  NDP leader Gary Burrill made the announcement in the newly created riding of Preston, which is predominantly African Nova Scotian.

  Politics

  Jul 24, 2021
• Black Halifax police officer accuses RCMP of racially profiling him, his wife

  'The interaction with RCMP police officers provides yet another example of the way Black people continue to be subjected to inhumane treatment.'

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2021
• Halifax residents react to Ipsos poll on racism

  "We need to smash those stereotypes and see the humanity in each and every one of us," said one Halifax resident.

  Canada

  May 21, 2019
• Stephen McNeil ‘not opposed to having conversation’ about apology to African Nova Scotians

  A United Nations report slammed Nova Scotia for the "deplorable" socioeconomic conditions of African Nova Scotian communities across the province.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2017
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• N.S. town councillor accuses residents of playing ‘racism card’ in battle over dump

  The post was regarding a resident's speech on the damage to the local African Nova Scotian population as a result of the placement of a nearby dump.

  Environment

  Apr 26, 2017