4 July 2025 In Articles, Media, News, Social Justice By noel
Legacy in Action: Igniting Our Collective Brilliance for the Next Generation By Hector Addison Chief Servant, African Canadian Association of Ottawa As another year draws to a close, I write to you once again on December 31st with gratitude, reflection, and resolve. This annual moment is never about nostalgia alone. It is about truth telling, ...
4 July 2025 In Criminal Justice, News By noel
Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders will be stepping down from his position on July 31. He made the announcement during a news conference this afternoon. Saunders has been Chief of Police since 2015 and was expected to remain in the position until at least 2021. His resignation comes after more than 37 years with the ...
4 July 2025 In Equity/Anti-Black Racism, News, Our Health By noel
Toronto has officially declared anti-Black racism a public health crisis in the city. The move comes a week after a coalition of Black health leaders, backed by NDP leader Andrea Horwarth, called on the Ford government to formally recognize anti-Black racism as a public health crisis. The motion, introduced by Joe Cressy, was unanimously approved ...
4 July 2025 In Equity/Anti-Black Racism, News By noel
CBC News host Wendy Mesley has been suspended for using a "word that should never be used" during an editorial discussion about Black Lives Matter and media coverage of racism. Mesley took to Twitter to explain herself, claiming she "quoted" another journalist she was planning to interview on a panel, but did not identify the ...
4 July 2025 In Articles, Education, Media, News By noel
It seems that more players are speaking openly about their experiences with racism on the ice, and the latest story shines a light on youth player Anthony Allain-Samaké's experiences. The recurring theme seems to be that these kids seek help from authoritative figures (refs, coaches); however, these problems tend to be unresolved. This usually leads ...
