Over a century has passed since Canada’s only Black military unit, formed in Pictou, N.S. in 1916, was harshly denied the right to fight for their country in the First World War by the Canadian Expeditionary Force because of the color of their skin. Instead, they were deployed … [Read more...] about Ottawa apologizes for the racist treatment of all-Black military battalion
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Amsterdam residents can pick up a free book on the city’s history of slavery
Last year, on behalf of the municipality of Amsterdam, the International Institute of Social History explored the city’s historic role in the global slave trade and published its findings in a book entitled Amsterdam and the History of Slavery. Now, all residents are offered … [Read more...] about Amsterdam residents can pick up a free book on the city’s history of slavery
How to teach your kids to appreciate dishes from diverse cultures
With the advancement of technology and the growing accessibility of transportation, our world has become smaller and more integrated, creating increasingly culturally diverse populations. Cultivating an attitude, especially in our children, of appreciation toward cultures that … [Read more...] about How to teach your kids to appreciate dishes from diverse cultures
BIPOC hiking groups work to make the outdoors a more diverse space
A long history of oppression against people of color has kept members of diverse communities from feeling safe in many public environments, even the great outdoors. This is a huge shame because the United States is a vast country with a wealth of beautiful landscapes that all … [Read more...] about BIPOC hiking groups work to make the outdoors a more diverse space
When will police budgets be discussed in your area? This site will tell you
Calls to defund the police need to be heard by the local politicians who make city budget decisions. But the meetings where those decisions are made can be difficult to find out about, or full of confusing bureaucratic language; those who have never attended a city council … [Read more...] about When will police budgets be discussed in your area? This site will tell you