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Zero-tolerance policy for N-word lacks nuance, consistency with other school board decisions, says prof

A University of Windsor professor says the Greater Essex County District School Board's decision to implement a zero-tolerance policy on the use of the N-word lacks nuance and is inconsistent with the way the board has dealt with other types of harmful language.

Canada Windsor March 23

Man shot by Toronto police says he didn't threaten anyone, but was carrying knife

A man who was shot multiple times by police in a northwest Toronto park in February spoke out about the incident for the first time Wednesday, alleging police did not try to de-escalate the situation before firing at him.

Canada Toronto March 22

Anti-racism advocates say it's time to 'listen, learn and act' to tackle hate in Hamilton

A day after a Stoney Creek school was vandalized with derogatory graffiti, community leaders are calling for renewed action to combat racism and hate in Hamilton, which led Canada in the highest per-capita rate of hate crimes in four separate years since 2014.

Canada Hamilton March 21

Sylvia Hamilton's latest poetry collection Tender imagines the overlooked lives of Black Nova Scotians

The Nova Scotia filmmaker, poet and artist spoke to The Next Chapter's Shelagh Rogers about writing poetry that reflects land and legacy.

Radio The Next Chapter March 17

Black Torontonians 'significantly' more likely to face discrimination on regular basis, study finds

Sara Jabakhanji

Canada Toronto March 21

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After years of helping others, Mike Gallant got a little help from his friends

Alexandre Silberman

Canada New Brunswick March 21

Artistic reflections from the National Black Canadians Summit

Canada Nova Scotia Community March 21

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