Former NG town councillor,Founder/Run Against Racism,Co-chair of MORE-marathon of respect & equality,Life long NG resident & distance runner/physical activity.
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On this important day 33yrs ago I set out w/others to begin I thought for 1time only the #Run Against Racism.My Hope was 2 bring awareness 2 this day of #Fighting Racial Discrimination. 20 yrs later in 2009,we ran our last run.
My passion #2StandUp2Racism#Strong.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination marks the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960.
To #FightRacism, we all must:
📖 Learn
📣 Speak Up
🔧Act
#HumanRights75
As we stop and reflect about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.on this weekend & his Birthday,let us all continue to follow & demonstrate to others his vision,of a world,that embraces & upholds the principles that,We must all join together2fight the hatred of#Racial Injustices.#MLK
Happy Birthday, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We celebrate you, your love, and your legacy today. The world is better because of your commitment to justice, equity and true peace. #MLK
This movie is produced by former New Glasgow & multi talented resident Marty Williams.Also, directed by NS renowned resident,Juanita Peters # actress,#journalist # playwright#film&theatre director.This movie has won numerous film awards & acclamations.#Support #CulturalFilms
8:37 REBIRTH - Film Screening - Glasgow Square Theatre - New Glasgow - Jul 09, 2022 | Showpass showpass.com/837-rebirth-fil…
8:37 REBIRTH - Film Screening - Glasgow Square Theatre - New Glasgow - Jul 09, 2022 | Showpass showpass.com/837-rebirth-fil…
As a former #NSHumanRightsCommissioner I believe it was in 2013 that we had created a #RacialProfilling document which was the first of its kind in the country.Also with March 21st approaching which is #TheInternationalDay 4 the #EliminationofRacialDiscrimination,this needs2 Stop
This is a long but important thread about my experience as an #AfricanNovaScotian woman who was #raciallyprofiled this afternoon at #TheSource store in #Elmsdale, #EastHants #NovaScotia.
Hi Sherri,
I am so sorry to hear that you had to once again experience this terrible hurtful & demeaning act of #RacialProfiling which has and continues to present its discriminatory head within our #ProvinceofNovaScotia
This place of business #TheSource @#Elmsdale owesu#apology
This is a long but important thread about my experience as an #AfricanNovaScotian woman who was #raciallyprofiled this afternoon at #TheSource store in #Elmsdale, #EastHants #NovaScotia.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: Nova Scotia woman working to bring Black history to life | SaltWire saltwire.com/nova-scotia/lif…
It was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of an extraordinary woman & friend.Carol & I were delighted to have this photo & memory taken with #Wanda Robson & her husband Joe Robson.
Her life & legacy will continue to be a shining & #educational aspect 4 all to learn.
It is with a heavy heart that I read about #Wanda Robson’s passing.How ironic it is that today was her sister #Viola Desmond’s birthday.Wanda was one of the most precious women that I ever had the pleasure of knowing.She used her #Voice & # through her eyes #NS Pardon
Wanda Robson, activist who championed legacy of her sister Viola Desmond, dies at 95 | CBC News cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot…
While #Viola Desmond was taken from us at a young age,her talents,determination,#fight for justice,equality and unity paved the way for so many other young Black women & others to follow her #dream.Feb & #AHM is a time of reflection & education 4 everyone.#Through our eyes/voices
A photograph of a young Viola Desmond in the salon, perhaps from when it first opened (NSM Cultural History Collection 2017.3.9). She died on this day in 1965 while in New York City. #AHM2022
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The fight for equality: A conversation with Don Oliver, the 1st Black man appointed to Senate ift.tt/Wx4onP3
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#Resettlement is an urgent necessity for hundreds of thousands of people in dire need of a safe home. Right now, we have Experts in 22 countries identifying #refugees in need of resettlement and working to find them a safe pathway to safety.
#HockeyDay -Goals scored goes up in lights.
Being ignorant during play goes viral.Inclusiveness is a hat trick !
On this his 93rd birthday we as a nation never got the chance to experience the full greatness of his life’s vision he had dreamt & prayed about in solitude.
We owe it to Rev. King to work diligently everyday to continue his dream of a better & more unified society.#MLK,#MLKDAY
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How’s that for your Monday feels? So proud of Canada’s creative determination to support #Refugees, and finding win-win solutions that support our small communities like #Pictou. #EMPP
@CitImmCanada
@UNHCR_Kenya
@RefugePt
@TBBforTalent
@OfPictou
@nsimmigration
@TimHoustonNS
For Bahati, the Economic Mobility Pathways Project (#EMPP), an initiative led by @CitImmCanada 🇨🇦 in collaboration with NGOs and joined by UNHCR, provide lasting solutions that go beyond traditional humanitarian responses. Watch her story⬇️
His words & wisdom are just as relevant today as when he spoke them 31 yrs ago.
On this #NelsonMandelaDay It is our responsibility to share his life’s most meaningful message of encouraging & promoting positive change.
#UN,#FightRacism,#HumanRights,#TakeAction,@NelsonMandela
"Racism must be opposed by all means that humanity has at its disposal," said @NelsonMandela at UNHQ in 1990.
Sunday's #MandelaDay provides us an opportunity to learn from Madiba's legacy -- to take action and inspire change. un.org/en/events/mandeladay/ #FightRacism
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As the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination approaches we offer words of promise, change & hope not only for today but for everyday. We can each be a human rights champion! #FightRacism #StandUp4HumanRights #BeAHumanRightsChampion
Very well deserved recognition for #GHM,CEO Lisa &the courageous & passionate residents & staff who all take their well-being &those around them very seriously.
Hopefully,other partnering municipalities will reach out with the same gratitude 4 most vulnerable & #frontlineworkers.
