Donating and volunteering is in my blood. I grew up in a home where we didn’t take what we had for granted and generously gave to causes, to others and to community, with both time and money. Giving back has remained important to me. My support includes volunteering and donating as I am able. I …
Highly anticipated Jesus Christ Superstar production uses Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton’s story as lens Media coverage: CBC Fresh Air, CBC Black In Canada, CTV Barrie, SesaYArts Magazine, Barrie 360 Podcast, Barrie 360, Simcoe.com, Barrie Today A fresh take on the musical Jesus Christ Superstar begins performances in Barrie on Thursday, November 23, through …
Black History Month is an annual event, but how far should its lessons stretch, and how much attention does anti-black racism get? We spoke with Michèle Newton, Co-Founder of Making Change. LISTEN
Michèle Newton, a speaker, expert and advocate on inclusion, told Simcoe.com that BIPOC representation in positions of power is crucial. “Getting diversity in positions where they have the opportunity to affect change, systemic change, is really important,” said Newton, who is also a founder and board member of Making Change. “It’s certainly wonderful to celebrate having …
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Michèle Newton, co-founder of the anti-racism group Making Change, encourages active listening. “It’s really important that they listen and reflect when people are sharing their lived experiences. Because whether that person is a child or an adult, they’re being very vulnerable in that moment. And they’re sharing an experience, even if it’s very descriptive,” she said. …
As a biracial person, I’ve spent my life navigating between two worlds and different cultures. Turns out, this is quite common. Meet Madelaine Khan. Like a growing number of people, Khan has a multi-racial and multi-ethnic background. Her heritage is East and West Indian — more specifically, Jamaican and Middle Eastern/Pakistani. Khan considers herself Canadian, …
For those choosing not to be vaccinated, it’s time to get answers. My family and I are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 — by choice and by requirement. Living through a pandemic and continuing to live with COVID-19 in the community is testing our values, priorities and even our friendships. Over the past several months, I’ve …
Last summer, after the murder of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter rallies were held. People from across Simcoe County attended, supporting the Black community. A year later, I’m reflecting on where we are now. Have we made significant shifts in dismantling systemic anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism in our communities? Perspectives on how much has changed …
Black Lives Matter: Are we making progress in the fight against anti-Black racism? Read More »
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