Posts Filed Under: racism

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That Time Torontonians Beat Up Nazis with Baseball Bats

The anniversary of the Christie Pits riot was marked with a call to action to once again fight fascism in the city.

By Evan Balgord Aug. 21st, 7:45 pm

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Tracking the ‘Alt-Right’ in Toronto

The Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville has emboldened Canadian white nationalists, who are organizing and appear to be on the rise.

By Evan Balgord Aug. 17th, 9:50 pm

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Anti-Fascists Disrupt Proud Boys Rally at Queen’s Park

Canada's most prominent white supremacist was among those who spoke at the rally and urged support for the "Halifax Five," who disrupted an Indigenous ceremony on Canada Day.

By Evan Balgord Jul. 17th, 11:45 am

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What Politicians Can Learn from the “Intersectionality Awareness Week” Debacle

City Council could do far more to improve the lives of marginalized citizens who are impacted daily by racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism.

By Brittany Andrew-Amofah and Angela Wright Jul. 10th, 10:30 am

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‘There’s no reason they should be asking for my 2015 taxes’

Renting while Black, and while too tall to fit in many small apartments.

By Tannara Yelland Jun. 5th, 4:15 pm

Looking Back to a Time When Canadians Wanted Black Immigrants Banned

Now and Then explores the stories behind Toronto’s historical plaques and monuments.

By Erin Sylvester Apr. 27th, 4:00 pm

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Pot Prohibition Will End For The Rich and White

While Canadian jails remain full of Black, brown and Indigenous people convicted of possession

By Andray Domise Apr. 20th, 2:00 pm

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Forcing Toronto to Confront Its Racism

A free screening The Skin We're In, followed by a Q&A, is tonight hosted by the Regent Park Film Festival.

By Marina Tyszkiewicz Apr. 19th, 10:30 am

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TDSB Official Says Systemic Racism is Why Black Students More Likely to Get Expelled

Even more troubling when compared to the total Black student population.

By Andrea Houston Apr. 12th, 5:45 pm

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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

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Kellie Leitch Dogwhistles To Racists When Pledging to Deny Transit Funding to ‘Sanctuary Cities’

The Conservative leadership candidate attacks immigration and transit in one tweet.

By Abdullah Shihipar Mar. 16th, 4:30 pm

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Meet The Women Organizing Toronto’s IWD March

Women who have been organizing tomorrow's International Women's Day march since day one, others are brand new to activism.

By Stephanie DePetrillo Mar. 10th, 3:00 pm

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It’s Time to Stop the Raids

Toronto Police are knowingly enforcing laws that are racist, classist, and directly target marginalized communities.

By Kieran Delamont Mar. 9th, 5:15 pm

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“My skin is not threatening”; Toronto Actress Maintains She Was Racially Profiled Trying To See A Film About Racism

The owner of the movie theatre has denied all allegations of discrimination.

By Nicole Brumley Mar. 9th, 9:15 am

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Torontonians Drown Out Hate at Anti-Islam Rally

Video coverage from Saturday's rival protests outside City Hall.

By Zach Ruiter Mar. 7th, 5:00 pm

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Call Your Councillor to Demand Ranked Ballots

A new campaign for ranked ballots in Toronto brings the debate to your doorstep and neighbourhood town hall, beginning March 6 at Metro Hall.

By Michael Urban Mar. 5th, 3:00 pm

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The Racism And Classism of Transit Manners

What's really going on in the video of the white woman confronting a young Black man over TTC etiquette?

By Abdullah Shihipar Feb. 24th, 10:30 am

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Torontonians Disrupt Protest at Mosque

One sign read: Canadians Against Islamization.

By Andrea Houston Feb. 17th, 6:45 pm