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Shocking video of the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by a white Minneapolis police officer. Black Lives Matter. Global protests. Racial dog whistles. Big-league athletes saying enough is enough. Calls to defund police. Is there a way forward for racial equality and justice after a 2020 that was both horrifying and inspiring? What might that look like?
Southwestern Ontario is a region rich in Black heritage, from immigration and the Underground Railroad that brought escaped American slaves to freedom here. We asked members of the community to share their thoughts on the road ahead in their own words.
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Shocking video of the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by a white Minneapolis police officer. Black Lives Matter. Global protests. Racial dog whistles. Big-league athletes saying enough is enough. Calls to defund police. Is there a way forward for racial equality and justice after a 2020 that was both horrifying and inspiring? What might that look like?
Southwestern Ontario is a region rich in Black heritage, from immigration and the Underground Railroad that brought escaped American slaves to freedom here. We asked members of the community to share their thoughts on the road ahead in their own words.
London s official Black History Month features arts, heritage, food and awards
Author of the article: Joe Belanger
Publishing date: Feb 02, 2021 • February 2, 2021 • 3 minute read • Brazilian singer-songwriter Bia Ferreira headlines the TD Sunfest Connected Sessions Thursday, in a virtual concert along with opening act Rio Mira, from Colombia and Ecuador, in a tribute to Black History Month.
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The celebration of Black History Month in London kicks off with a virtual performance by an icon of the Brazilian struggle against racism.