Facelift for the Justice system
The Ministry of the Attorney General has made significant strides in responding to the state of emergency which began on March 17, 2020, leading to the rapid facelift of the […]
Mandela, Floyd, apartheid, uprisings, and unrest.
Transformational leadership is the ability of a leader to guide nations and organizations alike, focusing on a clear vision, motivation, being a change agent, and building trust. These are the […]
Human Rights Council calls on top UN rights official to take action on racist violence
Written by: Human Rights, June 19 2020. The unarmed African-American’s death on 25 May was captured on video while a police officer knelt on his neck for over eight minutes in Minneapolis, sparking worldwide protest. During the debate on racism, alleged police brutality and violence against protesters that preceded the […]
Migrant workers hold virtual rally seeking full immigration status in Canada
Written by: The Canadian Press A group supporting migrant workers held a virtual rally Sunday that called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and MPs to immediately extend full immigration status for all non-permanent residents. The event, sponsored by the Migrant Rights Network, featured a series of farm workers, caregivers, construction […]
Better to Give than to Receive…
I’m beginning to wonder if there is some unspoken truth about giving that nobody tells us about. Our parents sternly warned us to be kind and share with our brothers and sisters, but never really delve into the details about why. And as we get older, if we don’t share […]
When it rains…it pours in Jamaica
“What is going on?” I wondered while finding shelter and looking up at the Sangicor bank, thinking someone must be out of their minds. “Were they watering flowers up there?” […]
There is Hope
On this Sunday afternoon I took part in the anti-Black racism protest held at Celebration Square in Mississauga, Square One area. This is one of a sequence of protests being […]
I spy with my little eye, racism
How can I tell that one believes that he/she is superior? This is the premise of racism, right? For one thing, I cannot read minds.
Police Abusive Use of Force: Yatim and Floyd Case
Most recently, a Black man was killed by the abuse of police power in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25, 2020. The question is, how is our nation dealing with this issue?
“What’s My Problem?”
Throughout this time of Covid-19, I have been cajoled in a corner of reflection. I learnt a few things about myself: I have a problem. I have been hiding from […]
