On Reparations

The case of reparations has been argued back and forth since the abolition of slavery in the New World. The idea is not as far-fetched as some may make it seem. Immediately after slavery was abolished in the colonies, slave owners were given compensation by their respective governments for ‘loss of property’. In Britain a…

ByZoe David-DelvesApril 28, 20240Comments

Housing + Food Security Learn

Canadian Food Price Inflation

What is food insecurity, and why does it matter? Food security is defined as a state in which "all people, at all times, have physical & economic access to sufficient, safe, & nutritious food to meet their dietary needs & food preferences for an active & healthy life" (World Food Summit, 1996). In that case,…

ByZahraApril 28, 20240Comments

Learn Racial Equity

An Interview with a 14 year old trailblazing comic author

At 7 years old, Tate Ovbiagbonhia recognized the lack of diversity in comic books and wanted to do something about it. In February of 2019, he did. Tate published his first Cheetah Boy Comic which features a brown-skinned hero, officially becoming Canada’s youngest African Author. I met with Tate over zoom to discuss all things…

ByBlaizeApril 28, 20240Comments

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The Future of Black Mental Health

As the topic of mental health takes the spotlight in mainstream media, there is a specific community left out of the conversation. As more Americans open up about their mental health struggles and mental health care is becoming more accessible and popular, the African-American community may be getting left behind. To understand the future of…

ByChris RicksApril 28, 20240Comments

Call Scripts Take Action

Call Your Senators: Tell them to support Background Checks

Call Your Senators: Tell them to support Background Checks Find your US Senators' name here. When you have your Senators' names available, use the "Click to Call" button to be connected to the US Capitol Switchboard. Feel free to refer to the sample call script below. Be sure to Rev this post after your call and…

ByNiaApril 28, 20240Comments

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Opinion: White Violence: A Response To Black Advancement

Written By Jayden Bolden The 13th amendment ended slavery in December of 1865, freeing the rest of the enslaved individuals whom were not freed by the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. What followed the two-year process of emancipation lay a world of barriers for the newly freed individuals. The economy, the political structure, and society were still…

ByJaydensThoughtsApril 28, 20240Comments

Environmentalism Learn

The Green New Deal

The Green New Deal is a proposed bill in the United States House of Representatives. You’ve probably seen it in the news recently, but may not know what the proposal entails. The Green New Deal is a comprehensive climate change mitigation proposal for the United States, introduced by Senators Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ed Markey. The…

ByHannahApril 28, 20240Comments

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The Link Between Climate Change and Food Insecurity

Before the pandemic, about 1 in 9 U.S. residents faced food insecurity. That’s 37 million Americans-- and more than 11 million kids-- without enough food on the table (Feeding America). Yep-- more than the entire population of Canada, and 10% of the global population is undernourished (United Nations). While we can’t turn a blind eye to the…

ByZoeApril 28, 20240Comments