‘We are the victims’: Equity-deserving community organizations demand governments fix causes of anti-Black hatred

Author Brennan Doherty
Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Marci Ien, as well as Toronto Mayor John Tory, spoke at a vigil organized by 21 community organizations on May 19.

Why It Matters

Dismantling anti-Black hate, racism, and terrorism in Canada will require legislative change and a commitment to funding Black-led and Black-serving initiatives that is urgently needed.

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