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BCAD is about TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS. Because BOTH WORLDS still matter. Advocate for Anti-Black & Indigenous Racism.

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Presenting the next book on our reading list … Michelle Good’s Truth Telling. It is a must read for all Canadians as Good explores the complexities and realities of Indigenous life in Canada while discussing the often ignored side of Canadian history. #BookClub #MichelleGood
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On this day in 1919, a mob of white men moved through a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. gathering weapons and beating Black residents, starting a campaign of terror that would continue for days. To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. calendar.eji.org/racial-inju…
July 19th, 1919 | A History of Racial Injustice

July 19th, 1919 | A History of Racial Injustice

On this day, a white mob terrorized Black D.C. residents in during the Red Summer.

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“My father didn’t know his last name. My father got his last name from his grandfather and his grandfather got it from his grandfather who got it from the slave master. The real names of our people were destroyed during slavery.” —Malcolm X
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It’s 2023, and I’m shocked we even have to say this… slavery did NOT BENEFIT Black people. This country was built on our backs — America benefitted from Black people. ✊🏾 📷: IG/valeisha
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Need some inspiration for your next movie? Consider watching King Richard, starring Will Smith! #kingrichard #tennis #serenawilliams #venuswilliams #movies
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82 years ago today, Emmett Till was born. Emmett’s story will forever be remembered in American history — his horrific death is a stark reminder of America’s racist past and inspires our continued fight for racial equality today. Rest In Power ✊🏾
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In summer 2020, Ejaz Choudry's family made a non-emergency mental health call to check on him. Choudry, 62, was living with schizophrenia Peel police officers came to Choudry's home and fatally shot him. Now they're trying to keep their identities hidden cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/e…
Police in Ontario killed a man in crisis. Now they're fighting to keep their names private | CBC...

Police in Ontario killed a man in crisis. Now they're fighting to keep their names private | CBC...

A police agency west of Toronto is fighting to secure a publication ban on the names of the officers involved in the death of Ejaz Choudry, a father of four with schizophrenia shot and killed by...

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An emergency meeting is scheduled today between city, provincial and federal officials to address Toronto's refugee crisis. Dozens of asylum seekers have been forced to sleep outside while waiting for a bed in the city's shelter system. toronto.citynews.ca/2023/07/…
'It's an emergency': Officials meet to address refugees stuck sleeping on downtown sidewalk

'It's an emergency': Officials meet to address refugees stuck sleeping on downtown sidewalk

For several days now, a group of asylum seekers have been forced to sleep on a downtown sidewalk outside Toronto's shelter intake office.

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Land Back Festivals like this one empower Indigenous communities, fostering true reconciliation and healing by honoring their resilience and reclaiming history. 🌱✨ #IndigenousEmpowerment #TrueReconciliation #HealingJourney #LandBackFest cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundl…
Land Back Fest in St. John's looks to counter Canada Day with joy for Indigenous community | CBC...

Land Back Fest in St. John's looks to counter Canada Day with joy for Indigenous community | CBC...

Organizers say the event is meant to take attendees' minds off the painful history of colonialism and its ongoing legacy.

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As awful as the legacy of Canada’s residential schools is, there are some in this country who don’t want to believe it. calgary.citynews.ca/2023/07/…
How to counter residential school denialism

How to counter residential school denialism

As awful as the legacy of Canada's residential schools is, there are some in this country who don't want to believe it.

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In “Don’t Let Them Bury My Story,” Viola Ford Fletcher, now 109, shares her firsthand account of the Tulsa Race Massacre and calls on all Americans to never forget the horrific events of 1921. eji.org/news/tulsa-massacre-…
Tulsa Massacre Survivor Continues to Call for Justice

Tulsa Massacre Survivor Continues to Call for Justice

Viola Ford Fletcher's new memoir, "Don't Let Them Bury My Story," shares her firsthand account of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

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On this day in 2016, 32-year-old Philando Castile was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop for a broken taillight in St. Paul, Minnesota. To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. calendar.eji.org/racial-inju…
July 6th, 2016 | A History of Racial Injustice

July 6th, 2016 | A History of Racial Injustice

On this day, Philando Castile was shot and killed by an officer during a traffic stop for a broken taillight in Falcon Heights, Minnesota.

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We are proud to announce that we have become a Community Partner with @PrideatWorkCAN! Through this partnership, we will be collaborating with Pride at Work to advocate for equity and inclusion in the communities we serve.
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.@Reuters found that 118 of America's most influential leaders have a slaveholding ancestor. Explore information about their forebears and the people they enslaved: reuters.com/investigates/spe…
More than 100 U.S. political elites have family links to slavery

More than 100 U.S. political elites have family links to slavery

Reuters explores what the U.S. elite's ancestral connections to slavery mean to presidents, governors, lawmakers and Supreme Court justices – and to America itself.

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Learn about the mixed feelings surrounding the celebration of #CanadaDay (1/2)
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Learn about the mixed feelings surrounding the celebration of #CanadaDay (2/2)
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Our Public Scholarship Shop supported the production of these pieces.
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During and beyond #PrideMonth, it is important for colleges and universities to drive LGBTQ+ inclusion and empowerment forward though action-driven programming, including HBCUs. Our HBCU Pride Toolkit can help you do just that! Check it out: hrc.im/HBCUToolKit 📲🏳️‍🌈
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Breaking news: Canada drops 33 places to 81st this year in international ranking of implementation of children's rights in proportion to country resources. Of particular concern- Canada's systemic discrimination. Read more: kidsrights.org/research/kids…
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Check out our NEW website to learn more about what we are doing differently at WtC! wakingtheunconscious.com/wtc… #DEI #education #antiracism #equity #inclusion #waketheunconscious
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