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Challenging Stereotypical Portrayals of Black Men

NCM Anonymous June 25, 2015 No Comments AfricanCanadians black community Black Men Darren Anthony media Mississauga Ontario playwright Sam Minassie Secrets of a Black Boy stereotypes theatre

by Sam Minassie (@SamMinassie) in Mississauga, Ontario “Soulful.” “It’s just the truth, it’s one of my favourite plays.” “I look forward to seeing more from…

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End Carding: Time for Police Chief to Get on Board

NCM Anonymous June 9, 2015 No Comments Bill Blair Black Black Men Black Youth Blacks carding Charter of Rights and Freedoms John Tory Mark Saunders Patrick Hunter race Racial profiling racialized communities racism rights Toronto Toronto Police Toronto Police Chief Toronto Police Services

by Patrick Hunter (@pghntr) in Toronto A huge wave, represented by about 50 high-profile Canadians, rocked Mayor John Tory’s proverbial boat this week. The “wave”…

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Ending Police Carding Is Just Step One

NCM Anonymous June 8, 2015 No Comments Black Black Men Black Youth Blacks carding criminalize criminialization desmond cole John Tory Priya Ramanujam racial Racial profiling racialized racism Say Word Toronto Toronto Police Toronto Police Chief Toronto Police Services

by Priya Ramanujam (@SincerelyPriya) in Scarborough “I’m afraid for my son to grow up.” The words come via a 23-year-old woman, who sits with her…

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Celebrating Black Excellence

NCM Anonymous June 8, 2015 No Comments Baltimore Black Canadian Awards Black Canadians Black Men carding Ferguson Michael Baxter Police Brutality Racial Profing Toronto Police

by Michael Baxter (@MikeyNeS) in Brampton North America is in a crisis. The use of excessive force and police brutality that has gone on for…

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