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Solidarity Halifax — Racist graffiti on candidate signs must be denounced as symptoms of deeply rooted racism

June 2, 2017

The following is a statement by Solidarity Halifax, issued after election signs in North Preston were defaced by one or more racists. It was widely reported, but the journalists moved on, and until now no non-Black organization has condemned these despicable actions. Glad we have Solidarity Halifax to remind us that “we need to be mindful of what is happening right here in our backyards. We need to denounce outright expressions of hatred.”

Election survey addresses important matters in African Nova Scotian communities

May 15, 2017

A survey about matters vitally important to the African Nova Scotian community was sent to all provincial candidates. We talked with Jalana Lewis, spokesperson for the initiative, and posted the survey on line.

Op-ed: The myth of North Preston’s Finest

May 4, 2017 1 Comment

North Preston’s Finest, a term you hear a lot, but there is no evidence a gang of that name exists.

North Preston students unhappy that beloved teacher was fired

March 27, 2017 2 Comments

A popular elementary school teacher in North Preston was recently fired for unknown reasons, and last week a group of parents rallied at the school board offices in Burnside to express their displeasure. Now an impressive video by former student Kardeisha Provo adds the voices of several former students to those of the parents. The students have nothing but praise for her.

Panel tackles media bias in reports on immigrant, African Nova Scotian and Mi’kmaq communities

January 29, 2017

Stereotypes, ignorance and bias are very much part of the way many of Nova Scotia’s reporters tell the stories of African Nova Scotians, Mi’kmaq people and immigrants. By and large that was the consensus that emerged during a well-attended panel discussion at the University of King’s College last Friday.

Weekend Video: Vicky Simmons’ story

January 27, 2017

This weekend’s video is about North Preston resident Vicky Simmons and her fervent wish to gain title to her family’s land. It’s part of a larger project, “Untitled, the Legacy of Land in North Preston,”by a group of journalism, television and radio students at the Nova Scotia Community College. Check out the video, and don’t forget to check out the students’ project website as well.

Weekend video: In whose backyard?

December 3, 2016 1 Comment

This weekend’s featured video is In Whose Backyard?, a documentary about people dealing with environmental racism all over Nova Scotia. The documentary came out of Ingrid Waldron’s ENRICH project. It premiered in 2014, and that’s also when I wrote this article. Check it out.

Op-ed: North Preston and CBC’s not so finest

July 22, 2016 11 Comments

The CBC wrote a story about North Preston that suggests the community is crime-infested. The residents deserve so much better.