Ever since the US election, racism has been on many of our minds. Whether or not you believe Trump has racist leanings, you can’t deny that his sometimes questionable statements have drawn attention to a worrying rise in racial hate crimes. As such, you’d be hard-pressed to see a positive side to his election for black US citizens. But, his stance … [Read more...]
Hundreds march to end racism
March 19, 2012 by
More than 250 people marched down Commercial Drive Sunday calling for an end to racism in Canada. Harsha Walia, march organizer and member of No One Is Illegal, said the significance of walking down the East Vancouver neighbourhood is to denounce racism and hate crimes that took place in the area. Two men accused of belonging to the B.C. faction … [Read more...]
March against racism planned for Commercial Drive
March 17, 2012 by
A local group hopes hundreds of people will turn out for a march to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Sunday afternoon. Organizer Harjap Grewal with No one is Illegal says the march, is in part about reclaiming a neighbourhood – after attacks allegedly by three men believed to be linked with the white … [Read more...]
