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Diverse Stories Boost the Industry: Book Publishers
Canadian book publishers and literature supporters say diverse stories written by emerging writers can increase readership and are vital for enhancing Canada’s publishing industry. Five industry experts led a panel discussion during a session titled…
View More Diverse Stories Boost the Industry: Book PublishersCalling for Racial Health Equity in Canada
“Racism and racial health inequities are a hidden and serious concern with detrimental consequences for all people in Canada.” This is the position of the initiators of the 8th annual Dalla Lana student-led conference “Racial…
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The Many Problems with the Term “White”
Posters promoting a “White Student Union” appeared on campus at a number of Canadian universities recently. What are we to make of such a student group and the use of the term “White”? Those behind…
View More The Many Problems with the Term “White”Debunking the Racialization of Disease
There is an ever present bias in the historical theories of racialized people being more susceptible to disease, and these theories have been perpetuated by modern day media, say some Canadian researchers. Goldameir Oneka, University…
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End Carding: Time for Police Chief to Get on Board
A huge wave, represented by about 50 high-profile Canadians, rocked Mayor John Tory’s proverbial boat this week. The “wave” consisted of a former chief justice of Ontario, three former mayors (one of whom is a…
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