racialized communities

• Before rolling out vaccines to Black Canadian communities, advocates call on governments to rebuild trust

  Despite 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.

  Perspectives

  Mar 2
• 3 high school students on the Black heroes that inspire them

  In the first part of an ongoing series showcasing prominent racialized Canadian inspirational figures, three Toronto youth highlight their Black Canadian heroes.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 17
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• Trey Anthony wants to create safe space for Black women

  Anthony 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. 

  Lifestyle

  Feb 17
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• ‘Tired of the word resilience’: Canada’s racialized communities navigate ongoing pandemic

  Vulnerabilities like living situations are often left out of the conversation when it comes to discussing higher rates of COVID-19 in racialized communities.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 14
• ‘Strength isn’t what you carry’: Black women open up about mental health

  As 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.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 7
• Sociocultural barriers in Quebec health care evidence of systemic racism: advocates

  Patient 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.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2020
• Canadian officials urged to collect race-based health data during COVID-19

  Is the coronavirus disproportionately affecting Black Canadians? Experts believe so but Nova Scotia and Canada don't collect race-based data.

  Health

  Jul 15, 2020
• Trio of Canadian politicians call for parliament to examine wellness checks

  On Wednesday, Sen. Kim Pate joined Green Party parliamentary leader Elizabeth May and Fredericton Green MP Jenica Atwin at a news conference on Parliament Hill.

  Crime

  Jul 8, 2020
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• London police report only two ‘street checks’ in 2018

  In 2014, roughly 8,400 street checks were performed but that number dropped dramatically to just six the year new regulations were introduced and to just two in 2018. 

  Crime

  Feb 22, 2019