Lynn Jones, who grew up in Truro and lives there part of the year, wrote a public letter on Aug. 30 describing the incident as “watching deer while black.” Continue reading
The ombudsman’s report found the TTC’s investigation into the alleged incident was not adequately “thorough, fair and transparent.” Continue reading
Street checks refer to the police technique of stopping people when no specific offence is being investigated, questioning them and recording their information. Continue reading
“Just being black and moving freely in public space is contentious.” Continue reading
A white Louisiana officer was fired for the killing of Alton Sterling, a black man shot in a 2016 incident that inflamed the U.S. debate on racial bias in law enforcement. Continue reading
“Like any compassionate person, I was horrified by the death of a young Sacramento man who we later found out had two kids,” Mayor Darrell Steinberg said. Continue reading
“I think this study raises questions about whether doctors are trained to treat diverse populations.” Continue reading