Posts Filed Under: Black Lives Matter Toronto

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The Sun’s Sue-Ann and Scrawler Vs Toronto Pride

But the real question is why didn't the Dyke Marchers make the homophobic pastor feel more included and welcomed?

By Jesse Hawken Jun. 27th, 1:45 pm

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In Photos: Politics and Celebration at Toronto’s Pride Parade

Indigenous artist and grand marshall Kent Monkman was at the front, and Black Lives Matter Toronto unexpectedly closed the procession to cheers from a supportive crowd.

By Torontoist • Photos by Mitchel RaphaelJun. 26th, 3:32 pm

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‘We Got Here On Time and We’ve All Been Locked Out’; Black Lives Matter Toronto Disrupt Police Board Meeting

With the meeting at capacity, activists and parents staged a protest in the hall calling for uniformed police officers out of Toronto schools.

By Aeryn Pfaff Jun. 21st, 1:15 pm

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Council Spends The Day Debating Whether or Not To Continue Funding Pride Toronto. Again

After a long, and at times hostile debate, City Council votes in favour of giving Pride Toronto its $260,000 grant.

By Kieran Delamont May. 27th, 2:10 pm

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Toronto Council Gearing Up For Another Battle Over Pride Funding

Straight politicians keep trying to dictate to Pride who should be welcome at the parade.

By Alex Verman May. 16th, 11:30 am

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Toronto City Council’s Repeated Threats to Defund Pride are Homophobic and Racist

Some councillors previously tried to punish Pride for not censoring Queers Against Israeli Apartheid.

By Alex Verman Apr. 3rd, 10:57 am

Rise Up and Create at Black Art City’s Opening Tonight

All funds raised will go to Black Lives Matter Toronto for the 2017 Freedom School.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 9th, 1:30 pm

John Tory Defends Blackface in 2012 Audio

The Toronto mayor now admits that he was wrong.

By Kieran Delamont Feb. 15th, 6:00 pm

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The Toronto Star Editorial Board is Not Your Ally

They should take several seats.

By Andrea Houston Feb. 11th, 6:34 pm

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Duly Quoted: John Tory, on Police Participation in Pride

The mayor sees a role for police participation in Pride and calls for conciliation.

By Torontoist Jan. 18th, 3:47 pm

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Cool (Mostly Irrelevant) Apology, Pride Toronto

Pride's remorseful statement wasn't sent to those who needed to hear it most.

By Al Donato Sep. 21st, 4:30 pm

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Five Lessons A 10-Year-Old Learned From Black Lives Matters’ Freedom School

Respecting Blackness and understanding systemic racism were among lessons learned at the summer camp.

By Al Donato Sep. 16th, 2:00 pm

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How Pride Toronto’s Dispute Resolution Process Works

Will the complaint against Black Lives Matter Toronto go anywhere?

By Al Donato Jul. 20th, 2:30 pm

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Black Lives Matter Held Pride Accountable—and Toronto Should Too

It's up to allies to tell Pride Toronto how they really feel about police presence.

By Al Donato Jul. 6th, 11:00 am

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Jerry Agar’s Tweets Explain Why His Black Lives Matter Column is Stupid

We wade through the sludge so you don't have to.

By Torontoist Apr. 6th, 3:50 pm

Spotted: Black Lives Matter Toronto’s Tent City

Organization protests anti-Black racism in the city.

By Erica Lenti Mar. 20th, 10:44 pm