What My Father’s Martial Arts Classes Taught Me about Fighting Racism
The goal of martial arts is self-defence. But what happens when the violence is as atmospheric as racism itself?
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Comment la commission des droits de la personne du Québec a chassé sa première présidente noire
Lorsqu’elle a été nommée à la tête de la commission, Tamara Thermitus s’attendait à lutter contre le racisme dans sa province. Au lieu de cela, elle a dû s’en occuper sur son lieu de travail.
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How Quebec’s Human Rights Commission Drove Out Its First Black Female President
When she was appointed to run the commission, Tamara Thermitus expected to fight racism in her province. Instead, she had to deal with it in her workplace
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All Booked Up: The Frustrations of Finding a Black Therapist
Racism’s mental health fallout is staggering. But Black Canadians aren’t finding the care they need
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Reflections on the London Terrorist Attack
With each new act of racist brutality, another piece of me shuts off from the world
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Anti-Asian Racism Is More than a Trending Topic
When it comes to combating racism, marginalized groups shouldn’t have to compete for attention
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Modern Policing Is an Invention of Slavery
As calls to defund the police grow, a look back at the origins of contemporary law enforcement
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The Racist History of the Painter’s Palette
Terms like “flesh tone” raise the question: Who does the art world think is holding the brush?
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