A coroner's jury probing the police shooting death of a Black man in mental distress seven years ago is calling on police forces across Ontario to strengthen training in anti-Black racism, implicit bias and mental health awareness.
On May 4, 1992, anger was simmering over the killing of another Black man in Toronto and the acquittal of four white police officers captured on video beating Rodney King in Los Angeles. That's when a peaceful anti-racism protest devolved into chaos. Activists say much of what those protesters were calling for is still relevant today.
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