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Neil Armstrong

@anglescovered

Interested in the diversity of voices in media in Canada and elsewhere.

 Toronto, Canada
Joined February 2011
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We are seeking new members for the Board's Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Panel (MHAAP), which provides advice to the Board on @TorontoPolice issues and initiatives related to policy involving mental health and addictions. Apply HERE by August 19 tpsb.ca/mhaap-application?ac…
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As a special performance for this year’s Honey Jam Concert, we are thrilled to share that some of our previous Alum will perform a Deborah Cox Tribute! Get your tickets for the August 18th, in-person show here: bit.ly/honeyjamtickets 💛
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Honoured to serve on the National Apology Advisory Committee for the federal government's apology to the No. 2 Construction Battalion, representing the Ontario Black History Society @OBHistory. Attending the apology event in Truro, Nova Scotia today is a special occasion.
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Black CAP@BlackCAPTO21 Jun 2022
Thank you @theprepclinic for your generous donation.
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We are recruiting Board Members for a four-year term, starting June 2022. The Application Deadline is April 14th. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or to receive an application package. Learn More: bcchc.com/recruitment-board-…
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@ExportDevCanada21 Mar 2022
To strategically support Black exporters, we want to connect with #BlackEntrepreneurs, leaders, & partners across #Canada. Join @DaveDOyen, National Lead for Black Exporters, in a discussion about the challenges to #export for Black-owned businesses. ➡ go.edc.ca/black-export-consu…
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The way forward indeed! Fantastic news for Scarborough. Thank you @Taibu for your leadership.
Scarborough Mirror (@SCMirror) profile pictureScarborough Mirror@SCMirror17 Feb 2022
'The way to go forward': Instead of armed police, teams from Scarborough's Taibu Community Health Centre will start responding next month to people having a mental health crisis. toronto.com/news-story/10570… @TAIBU_CHC #mentalhealth #ScarbTO #ONhealth
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THIS FRIDAY! Join ECS' own Dr. Ronald Cummings, @BrownGirlEnvy, and @BCRC_MTL for the launch of "The Fire That Time: Black Transnational Radicalism and the Sir George Williams Occupation"! Register now! eventbrite.ca/e/the-fire-tha…
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Come celebrate with us on October 17th- SELF: An Inner Journey to Re-Membering Your Power launch reception livestream. Register for details & updates thoughtful-thinker-7834.ck.p…
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Joined @TrusteeMcDonald & @Charmomof5 in calling for a public apology for Justice Donald McLeod. Ontario wasted $3.4 million in the two failed prosecutions against a beloved Black judge over his Black advocacy. It is outrageous. @Justice4McLeod @PoBCAdvocate @AdvocacyPeel – at Brampton, Ontario
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JCA President@jca_president9 May 2021
Hello Everyone. A reminder that we are providing only the 1st dose today.
JCA President (@jca_president) profile pictureJCA President@jca_president9 May 2021
Day two of the Black Communities Vaccine Clinic begins at 10:00 am and runs to 6:00 pm. Come out and meet the team from @thebpao, @UHN, @BlackCreekCHC, @CanadianAfrican and @CABR_Toronto . Get your questions answered at our info booth. Special treat for Moms. #COVID19Ontario
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NOON: Sales of books about #AntiRacism have skyrocketed. What made you pick up one of those books? And what's changed for you since? w Mante Molepo @ManteMolepo @Parents4Divers1 & Sabrina Razack @Becauseofhersports cbc.ca/radio/costofliving/wh…
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The need is great, and the time is now. Come join our effort to support the kindergarten schools in #Jamaica. @ECCJA , @tkmsingh, @fayvalwilliams, @burkedia #education #kindergarten #schools #tablets
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CBC Arts@CBCArts5 Feb 2021
21 playwrights, 21 directors, 21 actors, 21 visions of the future of Blackness. @obsidiantheatre and CBC Arts present 21 BLACK FUTURES, premiering February 12 on @cbcgem. cbc.ca/1.5901840

21 Black Futures trailer

Presented by Obsidian Theatre and CBC Arts, 21 Black Futures premieres Friday, February 12 on CBC Gem.

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@nytimes29 Jan 2021
Breaking News: Cicely Tyson, the actress whose vivid portrayals of strong African-American women shattered racial stereotypes, died at 96. nyti.ms/2KXc9Y2
Cicely Tyson, an Actress Who Shattered Stereotypes, Dies at 96 (Published 2021)

Cicely Tyson, an Actress Who Shattered Stereotypes, Dies at 96 (Published 2021)

In a remarkable career of many decades, she refused to take parts that demeaned Black people and won a Tony, Emmys and an honorary Oscar.

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Alison Duke@therealgoldelox6 Nov 2020
Check this out!! Saturday night. @oyamediagroup @OYAemerging
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Tomorrow night at 8 p.m., catch the BEING BLACK IN TORONTO program, featuring 6 films from emerging Black directors in Toronto, as part of the #AbsolutelyCanadian series on CBC TV & @cbcgem: buff.ly/34IOUs1
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🚨We're Hiring!🚨 Training & Development Consultant, Confronting Anti-Black Racism - bit.ly/36Ec3NF Policy Development Officer, Confronting Anti-Black Racism - bit.ly/36CLbgL Application Deadline - October 19th: #CityTOjobs #CityOfToronto #TOwhereyoubelong
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Marjorie Taylor@TAYMAR6512 Jul 2020
CHANGE AT PEEL SCHOOL BOARD TOOK "DOGGED DETERMINATION....". Opinion piece by Royston James. View at the below link: thestar.com/opinion/contribu…
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NOON: Your reaction to Ontario putting an end academic streaming for Grade 9, & suspensions for junior kindergarten to Grade 3, with @DrAnnLopez @OISEUofT @UofT & Black principal Gary Pieters @CitizenBlogger1 #onpoli #SystemicRacism cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/o…
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John Tory@JohnTory26 Apr 2020
Congratulations to Kenny Robinson & the Nubian Disciples of Pryor as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. Over the years, NDOP has provided a spotlight for comedians from all walks of life to make our city smile, while also reminding us of the power of laughter, especially now.
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