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All Booked Up: The Frustrations of Finding a Black Therapist

October 5, 2021April 22, 2022 - by Chelsea Charles

Racism’s mental health fallout is staggering. But Black Canadians aren’t finding the care they need

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Stop Whitewashing Our National History

July 13, 2020October 13, 2020 - by Chelsea Charles

Canada likes to brand itself as tolerant, multicultural, and benevolent. Black communities know that’s not true

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How a White Mom Teaches Her Black Son To Stay Alive in America

August 16, 2017April 5, 2020 - by Chelsea Charles

Educating my son about hatred has taught us both painful lessons about racism

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