Representation
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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
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Quebec dads tackle lack of diversity among toysTwo Quebec fathers are taking on the lack of diversity in children's toys head-on.CanadaFeb 19
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Marilyn North Peigan, Blackfoot woman and Piikani Nation member, announces run for Calgary city councilMarilyn North Peigan announced her candidacy for Calgary's upcoming municipal election on Sunday.PoliticsFeb 14
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Is Black History Month being ignored in Montreal’s West Island communities?Members of the Black communities in Montreal's West Island say they are disappointed that more isn't being done in some municipalities to acknowledge Black History Month.CanadaFeb 2
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Representation lacking within Regina Police Service, despite more workers: reportThe Regina Police Service presented its 2019 equity report to the Board of Police commissioners on Sept 29. RPS failed to meet equity targets developed by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.CanadaSep 30, 2020
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Black Lives Matter London cancels joint event with Pride London FestivalBlack Lives Matter London, Black Queer Network London, and Pride London Festival all released statements on Friday.CanadaJul 24, 2020
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Fredericton city council adopts recommendations for greater gender inclusivity, diversityIn 2019, Coun. Kate Rogers drew attention to a lack of diversity in council chambers and on city committees. Now, council has voted in favour of change.PoliticsJan 21, 2020
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Province to restore four protected ridings for Acadians, African Nova ScotiansJustice Minister Mark Furey says the move would reinstate the largely Acadian ridings of Argyle, Clare and Richmond, as well as the predominantly African Nova Scotian riding of Preston.PoliticsOct 9, 2019
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Can you be plus-size and healthy? Nike’s new mannequins spark debateSome shoppers lauded the brand's effort, while others voiced concerns that promoting a higher body weight is unhealthy and dangerous.LifestyleJun 13, 2019
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Local sit-in to call for greater diversity on Hamilton Police Services BoardAdvocates for marginalized communities are holding what they're calling a "representation matters" sit-in during the 1 p.m. meeting on Thursday.NewsApr 11, 2019
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