Negative expressions using the word ‘black’ reinforces the hurtful and harmful ideas put forward by stereotypes, writes columnist Marcus Medford.
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Marcus Medford
Marcus is a poet, editor and freelance journalist based in Toronto. He currently works with New Canadian Media as an Editor and as a Freelance Writer for ByBlacks.com, The Edge: A Leader's Magazine and The Soapbox Press.
The Immigration Identity Crisis: Too Ethnic or Not Ethnic Enough?
What does it mean to be an immigrant in Canada? And how does one’s understanding of that relate to cultural identity? Marcus Medford talks to some in the New Canadian Media Collective to answer these questions.
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Embracing ‘Hyphenation’ Key to Canada’s Progress as a Multicultural Nation
While the idea of being a ‘hyphenated Canadian’ hasn’t always been championed, it’s high time we fully embraced the concept as part of our national identity, writes columnist Marcus Medford
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If Not Now, Then When?
Now is the time to have honest and difficult conversations about Anti-Black racism in Canada, writes columnist Marcus Medford.
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Students Need ‘Extra Help’ Coping with Pandemic
The pandemic will likely have the most long-lasting effect on students whose academic rhythm has been disrupted, perhaps beyond repair. The shutdown also jeopardizes the education of the 642,480 international students in Canada.
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Obama’s Toronto talk Reminds Me of the Audacity of Hope
‘You’ll notice that we have more in common than we do differences.’ That is the epitome of the audacity of hope. It’s the boldness to believe in your resolution and having the courage to support it in your thoughts and actions.
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The Value of Truth in the Fake News Era
Sharing is a huge problem when it comes to disinformation. That saying “a lie gets halfway around the world before the truth can get its pants on,” is particularly true when it comes to disinformation online
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Dear Trudeau, I’m Not Mad, Just Disappointed
Blackface in the 1820s involved minstrels using exaggerated accents, malapropisms and outlandish clothes to ridicule black people.
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The Immigrant’s Dilemma in Arts: an Interview with Richard Young
Young is currently realizing his passion, working as a writer and an actor. His latest film, Maternal, is about a girl, born in Canada with a Caribbean mother, who’s waiting for an acceptance letter from her dream arts program
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Journalism students say they find value in learning how to report on immigration and race issues. Many would like to see more specialized courses focused…
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