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Innisfil’s first Black councillor, says ‘everybody needs to have a voice’

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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Downtown Barrie nightclub called out over promotion of ‘naughty schoolgirl’ night

Local advocate questions why event would even be considered. Michèle Newton, a local public speaker and co-founder/chair of the advocacy group Making Change, posted a picture of the marquee on Instagram, and told Simcoe.com she had a few questions as soon as she saw the signage. “I immediately just thought, ‘Why are we sexualizing women and girls? Why …

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