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Being Black In Canada

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Toronto-area man files complaint against Laval, Que., police after violent arrest caught on video

A man from the Toronto area says he feared for his life when police officers in Laval, Que., wrestled him to the ground, pepper-sprayed him, used a stun gun on him and placed a spit mask over his face.
Opinion

Grim history of police brutality tells us Tyreek Hill was lucky to walk away unscathed

Eight years after Colin Kapernick first skipped the pre-game anthems to protest police brutality against Black folks, and four years after George Floyds death focused global attention on the issue, it feels like a regression to the mean for the sports world.

Halifax approves new boundaries for historic Black community of Beechville

Halifax Regional Municipality has changed the boundaries of the historic Black community of Beechville, N.S., to better reflect its initial size after years of advocacy by residents.
First Person

Growing up on a reserve, I never felt like I fit in. A DNA test revealed the hidden truth

Linda Ewack said she struggled with self-acceptance for years, not knowing her father or the details of his background. A DNA test that led to meeting her African relatives brought her peace and healing.

U of A researcher wants 'perceived accessibility' included in urban planning

A University of Alberta researcher wants to expandthe definition of accessibility to make better, more active public spaces.

How a Black American baseball player became a test of tolerance in small-town Ontario

Athlete-turned-recreation director Bob Turner broke barriers on and off the field. This is his story.
DAY 9 ROUNDUP

Canadian wheelchair sprinter Cody Fournie rolls to 2nd gold medal in Paris

Canada's Cody Fournie is back atop the Paralympic podium. Fournie, the 35-year-old from Victoria, won the men's T51 100 metres in a Paralympic-record time of19.63 seconds on Friday at the Stade de France.
2024 Black Changemakers

He's helping Montreal refugees build a home away from home

Adedeji Sunday Akintayo leaves no stone unturned in helping refugees at the Beaconsfield United Church. Having been a refugee himself, he wants to uplift the community that welcomed him years ago.
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'I was in shock': R&B star Aqyila on winning a Juno after finding viral success

The singer-songwriter reflects on her win and where her career will go next.
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Vancouver filmmaker aims to reflect quirky queer stories with web series

Giselle Miller speaks to Gloria Macarenko about her series Novelette Is Trying, which she says is one of the first explorations of Black queer life in Vancouver and is part of the Vancouver Queer Film Festival.
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Marco Arop sets new 1,000-metre national record at World Athletics Continental Tour in Zagreb

Olympic silver medallist in the 800-metre Marco Arop of Edmonton ran to a 1,000-metre winning time of 2:13.13 at the World Athletics Continental Tour stop in Zagreb, Croatia.
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A helping hand for newcomers to New Brunswick

Adebayo Ogunleye uses his personal time to help others make a smoother landing in New Brunswick. Ogunleye is one of CBCs 2024 Black Changemakers in Atlantic Canada. For more stories: cbc.ca/BlackChangemakers or cbc.ca/nbVideo producer: Aniekan Etuhube/CBC
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Programs for Black beauty making strides in Nova Scotia

In its first months, the Black Beauty Culture Hair Innovator Refresher Training has helped people get certified to work with natural and textured hair. As the CBCs Alex Guye learns, its just one program the Black Beauty Culture Association has on the go.
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Halifax tried to destroy this community, artists have captured its spirit

A new art exhibit about Africville explores the loss and ongoing connection to the African Nova Scotian community that was bulldozed by the city of Halifax in the 1960s. The exhibition is part of its curator's mission to highlight the creativity that springs from the community. Elizabeth Chiu has the story.
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The journey to trace the roots of Black people in New Brunswick

Fredericton-based spoken word poet and Black Changemaker Thandiwe McCarthy is sharing stories and photos from his meetings with Black families whose ancestors were slaves in the province.
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How land trusts are being used worldwide to help Black neighbourhoods thrive

A community land trust is when a group purchases land to be used by a community for affordable housing or other purposes. This week, advocates from across Nova Scotia and the United States gathered at the Black Cultural Centre in Cherry Brook to learn more about the model.
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Program teaches Black youth in N.S. about farming

The Culture of Growing Program encourages Black youth to get involved with agriculture through hands-on farming. Feleshia Chandler has the story.

Ottawa police secretly wiretapped 5 Black officers, lawsuit alleges

Ottawa police secretly wiretapped five of its Somali officers and their family members for months, never laid charges, and refuses to tell them why, alleges a $2.5-million lawsuit filed by the officers.