Prolonged stay-at-home orders and expanded policing powers could lead to more harassment of immigrant and BIPOC communities, aggravating the historical harassment these communities have faced, advocates say.
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As parents battle with ongoing lockdown, the mental health of BIPOC children is increasingly affected. Lack of physical boundaries between home, school and social activities create further mental stress. NCM reporter, Sedanah Qwai, speaks to healthcare practitioners to see how lives have changed over the past year for children and young adults.
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The fact that Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, should be considered a victory, but there lies a long, difficult road ahead, writes Marcus Medford.
View More Don’t Hold Your Breath: Thoughts on the Derek Chauvin Trial
Rays of hope come from Hamilton, Ontario, as the first Hamilton Black Film Festival (HBFF) premieres virtually from May 28 to 30. As curtains rise in Westdale Cinema, it marks a new beginning for Canadian BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) artists.
View More Curtains Set to Rise On the First Hamilton Black Film Festival
Toronto’s FoodShare, a food justice organization, is making waves with helping BIPOC and newcomer communities but is up against funding cuts and COVID-19-related restrictions.
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You don’t need to get COVID-19 for the pandemic to negatively impact your health. Specifically, your mental health.
View More SAD Phase: Dealing with Mental Health During the Pandemic
One of Canada’s top banks is launching a national scholarship program to support the next generation of anti-racism advocates in the legal profession.
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Do BIPOC professionals in creative industries feel included and accepted in the Canadian workplace? Abhijeet Ray, ethnic media specialist, reports on the findings of a ground-breaking study by People of Colour in Advertising and Marketing (POCAM).
View More New Study Reveals Systemic Racism in Creative Industries
Columnist Marcus Medford writes on how privilege intersects with protests and what it means to fight for your rights.
View More The Politics of Protests