Can schools end child exploitation in Ivory Coast’s cacao fields?
Why It Matters
Your chocolate bar comes at a cost. The world’s chocolate industry is worth billions, yet the farmers producing its raw material remain impoverished. Despite efforts, child exploitation persists in Ivory Coast’s cacao sector. Is education a real solution—or just another promise that falls short?
What comes after DEI? Opportunity, say some
Why It Matters
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are catch-all phrases for initiatives targeting historical inequities. A rebranding could help future-proof the aims they represent
New pilot project will support Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Manitoba
Why It Matters
Reducing the stigma of asking for mental health help in Black communities
Why It Matters
Black and African women experience some of the highest levels of depression, yet they are also among the most hesitant to seek help. Greenshield and Black Mental Health Canada hope to shift the stigma.
Canadian queer communities look for solutions to prevent Trump-style extremist targeting of 2SLGBTQ+ people, migrants
Why It Matters
Donald Trump's anti-2SLGBTQ+ pronouncements and policies risk pushing people back into the closet. But Canada isn't immune, advocates warn.