It’s been a year since the killing of George Floyd. Floyd’s death led to worldwide protests against police brutality and…
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Filipino-Canadian youth raise their voices against racial and social injustice
Social media activism has given people around the world an opportunity to speak out about social issues. The Black Lives…
Crowdsourced letter program fosters conversation around anti-Black racism in immigrant communities
“Mom, Dad, Uncle, Auntie, Grandfather, Grandmother: we need to talk.” Talking to your parents about anti-Black racism can be difficult,…
"Artists are also activists"- A look at how the Black Lives Matter Movement influenced art
The phrase “I can’t breathe,” uttered by George Floyd a year ago, has become a rallying cry at demonstrations, in…
University of Toronto's Anti-Black Racism Taskforce is set to confront and address systemic racism across their campuses
University of Toronto’s institutional Anti-Black Racism Task Force was formed to address anti-Black racism and to promote Black inclusion within…
Filipino – Canadian business owner uses her platform to be a better ally to Black communities
Filipina-Canadian business owner Gelaine Santiago is on a journey of learning the ways to become an ally to the Black…
Mother blames systemic inequities in Peel Region's health care system for son's COVID-19 death
36-year-old Harmandeep Singh Oberoi died in hospital from a serious case of COVID-19 on May 3. His family members and…
Filipino community comes together to have a healthcare worker's deportation delayed
A Filipino healthcare worker who has been serving on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19 has had his deportation…
Activists fear gentrification is killing Montreal's Chinatown
Community activists are fighting to protect Montreal’s Chinatown after condo developers with an alleged history of renovictions bought several historical…
Activists fear Ontario Bill 251 will target racialized and migrant sex workers
The Ontario government is debating a new law it says is ‘key’ to ending human trafficking in the province, but…
Family of 19-year-old killed by drunk driver testify at sentencing hearing
Emotions were high in the Brampton courthouse today as victim impact statements were read by family and friends of Jagrajan…
Prime Minister Trudeau tackles questions on vaccine misinformation
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization came under fire last week for sending mixed messaging to Canadians, saying the Pfizer-BioNTech…
“It's literally less than 100 lines of code”: text-messaging tool finds the closest COVID-19 vaccine clinic
Inspired by a tweet from a U.S. journalist, Ontario engineers Zain Manji and Ashish Yelekar teamed up to create a…
Young entrepreneurs in Delhi come together to raise funds and help India breathe
Support is pouring in from various parts of the world in an attempt to help India get through a disastrous…
Will paid sick days protect multigenerational homes from COVID-19?
The golden rule of staying safe through the pandemic is to keep your distance from large groups and self-isolate at…
Healthcare workers and nurses across Ontario continue to battle Covid-19 burnout
Filipino healthcare workers have been experiencing something called “Covid-19 fatigue,” which they say has taken a toll on their physical…
Doctors from the South Asian community set up virtual meets to address concerns on COVID-19 vaccines
With vaccinations underway for seniors in Ontario, many may have questions regarding vaccine safety, efficacy, or even on appointment bookings. …
Muslim sisters share experiences of Islamophobia and racism in Canada
Shams and Qamar Ahmad are two Muslim sisters who moved to Canada from Iraq as refugees in 2010 but even…