 © Sydney Criminal Lawyers® By Claudia Cheung The United Nations has recognized February 20 as the World Day of Social Justice. Just weeks ago the world commemorated the International Holocaust Remembrance Day - in memory of the Nazi concentration camp victims and survivors. The dark and violent history seems to be repeating itself right before our very eyes in in the form of “concentration camps” in China. Wherein the Uyghur ethnic minority – predominantly Muslim - detained, tortured, raped, mass murdered and “re-educated” to rid them of their religious identity. A cultural and religious genocide, unfolding.
 ©BBC By Janica Maya (@janicamaya) The mainstream image of a vegan diet often excludes Black people from the dominant narrative.
 ©American Heart Association By Janica Maya (@janicamaya) Childbirth is an unforgettable experience for many women as they fight physical and emotional pain for months, but it is a tougher battle for many Black women as they continue to face racism throughout their pregnancy. The impact of racism and ongoing exploitation negatively affects Black women’s maternal health as the health care system overlooks their needs and issues.
 ©Saida Velme By Akilah James (@ajxmesss) In Ontario, Black children often face bitter experiences of anti-Black racism and oppression within our educational systems. This can see them pushed right out of the classroom and straight into the criminal justice system.
 © THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette/ The Conversation By Akilah James (@ajxmesss) As we rang in the New Year, one thing we all hoped would magically disappear was Covid-19. Unfortunately, the pandemic lives on.
 © Language Matters By Caudia Cheung International students are extremely important to Canada’s society and economy.
In 2019, approximately 642,480 international students studied in Canada. Between January to April 2020, Canada took in 67,000 international students from 156 countries. International students contributed approximately $21.6 billion to the country’s economy and supported 170,000 jobs. |
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