Racist street checks are a white silence problem
There is nothing in Wortley’s report about police street checks we didn’t know, or could not have known, or should not have known before. Sure makes you wonder…
Racism
Headline news: protesters or water protectors?
Most news organizations in Nova Scotia refer to the Alton Gas water protectors as protesters. I suspect many journalists and editors gravitate to the term protesters because it feels like the more neutral term. The problem is, when you take a closer look, you will find it’s not so neutral after all.
Halifax rally calls for migrant justice and justice for all marginalized communities
I went to a timely rally in support of migrant rights and against racism and Islamophobia. The event was organized by a broad coalition of social justice and anti-racism groups, and there is much more to come.
For seven years retiring Halifax police chief Blais denied that racism in the force even existed
Police chief Jean-Michel Blais against all evidence denied that racial profiling and rude cops were ever a problem in the Halifax police department. It’s a good thing he’s retiring.
Scott Domenie: The collective rage of solidarity
Scott Domenie reflects on the Christchurch terror attack. “Anger is a gift. It is powerful and anyone who fights for a more just and equal world should not shy away from it. However, what we need now is the collective rage of people and communities working together, and who have each other’s back.”
Media release: #UniteAgainstRacism: Rally for migrant justice in Halifax
Media release: Community members in Halifax will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination with a rally in support of migrant justice beginning at 4:30pm on Thursday, March 21st. The rally takes place outside of the Halifax Convention Centre (1650 Argyle St), site of the 21st National Metropolis Conference for those working in the field of immigration and settlement in Canada.
Thandiwe McCarthy: The darkest lesson – my education history
Thandiwe McCarthy on going to school while Black in New Brunswick. “No one ever explained anything to me, I was always ordered. I never got the chance to be a student because all the teachers viewed me as a threat.”
Boat Harbour, the mill, and the truth of environmental racism
A little something about that legislated deadline to the Boat Harbour closure and how politicians and unions better not mess with it.
Rana Zaman: We should not be surprised about the Christchurch terror attack
Rana Zaman on the Christchurch terror attack, its causes and what to do to counter white supremacists. “We should not be surprised with increased acts of terrorism against Muslims; the signs were there, clear as day. ”
City ill-prepared to deal with racist attacks on Halifax Transit users, group says
City bureaucrats have no idea how many Halifax Transit users are subjected to racist attacks. People who call 311 to report a racist incident may well end up dealing with an argumentative operator who raises doubts about the veracity of the caller. Just two things that came to light during a panel discussion on the increase of racist attacks on Halifax Transit users.