Race Is a Story and No Single Narrative Defines Me
In a Toronto classroom, I was forced to confront how language makes one person “other” to the next
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The Pressure to Describe My “Background”
As a Black child in a brown family, I had to learn how to define my identity in a new way
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Talking to My Family About Race
For a long time, I was the only Black biracial person in my family. My relatives didn’t always accept that we shared different experiences
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The Unwatchable Whiteness of Holiday Movies
Hallmark’s brand of wholesomeness reinforces racist stereotypes of who deserves happy endings
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When I Don’t Feel Black Enough
I grew up in a black family, but in barbershops I still feel like a trespasser in my own skin
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How a White Mom Teaches Her Black Son To Stay Alive in America
Educating my son about hatred has taught us both painful lessons about racism
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How We Talk About Race
US media aren’t afraid to confront sensitive issues. Why is Canada so far behind?
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Corporate Pride v. Black Lives Matter
It’s nice to see Toronto’s LGBT event returning to its roots in public protest. But demanding the exclusion of cops is outrageous
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Many Shades of Invisible
In his new book, Kamal Al-Solaylee explores the powerlessness of having brown skin
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Neighbourhood Watch
How social networks lead to racial profiling. Welcome to Canada’s new virtual gated communities
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