Racialized Communities
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Atlantic region Black politicians look to build trust in politics among racialized groupsThe Canadian Congress of Black Parliamentarians said it is committed to ensuring that legislation at all levels of government reflects issues of concern in racialized communities.CanadaAug 30, 2023
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Working at home provides relief for some racialized workers, who now ‘dread going back’Racialized workers often feel pressure to assimilate to office culture, and experts say structures need to change to be more inclusive.LifestyleJun 7, 2021
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‘Reclaiming my sexuality’: How Asian women are reshaping their sexual narrativeThroughout modern history, media portrayals and racist profiling have presented Asian women as hypersexual and submissive, or desexualized and invisible.LifestyleMay 30, 2021
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Lost in translation: Advocates on battling language barriers amid COVID-19Grassroots groups have continued to work and support racialized communities during the pandemic, from providing translation to advocating for resources.LifestyleMay 1, 2021
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Before rolling out vaccines to Black Canadian communities, advocates call on governments to rebuild trustDespite being among those hardest hit by the virus, many Black Canadians are eyeing the COVID-19 vaccine warily. Advocates say their skepticism comes from a legitimate place.PerspectivesMar 2, 2021
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3 high school students on the Black heroes that inspire themIn the first part of an ongoing series showcasing prominent racialized Canadian inspirational figures, three Toronto youth highlight their Black Canadian heroes.LifestyleFeb 17, 2021
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Trey Anthony wants to create safe space for Black womenAnthony writes about self-love, healing and how to spot red flags in a relationship. The book gives a voice to Black women in particular who face unique challenges in the world.LifestyleFeb 17, 2021
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‘Tired of the word resilience’: Canada’s racialized communities navigate ongoing pandemicVulnerabilities like living situations are often left out of the conversation when it comes to discussing higher rates of COVID-19 in racialized communities.LifestyleFeb 14, 2021
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‘Strength isn’t what you carry’: Black women open up about mental healthAs the COVID-19 pandemic pushes the topic of mental health to the forefront, conversations about mental health in the Black community are vital and women are speaking up.LifestyleFeb 7, 2021
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Sociocultural barriers in Quebec health care evidence of systemic racism: advocatesPatient advocates say the system of issuing permits for family doctors in Quebec is making it hard for physicians of colour, as well as for patients with language barriers.CanadaOct 8, 2020
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