Royson James and his two sons debate whether lasting progress has really been made in the fight against anti-Black racism
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Derek Chauvin’s conviction, and the relief of seeing justice served
Image of the Week: The verdict unleashed an outpouring of emotion. Not happiness, exactly, but perhaps something more lasting.
Listen to Donovan Bailey
Twenty-four years ago, the nation was unwilling to hear the Olympic hero’s message. It matters more than ever as Canadians finally confront their country’s own racist history. “We can’t afford to blow this moment,” he says.
The perplexing sight of cops saluting George Floyd’s casket
Image of the Week: Campus officers in uniform—most of them people of colour—stood at attention. Some saw it as a moment of healing; others as an insult.
Letters to America from Black Canadians
Eight writers pen open letters to America addressing the task of confronting racism that—deny it as some Canadians might—persists in their own country
Tear gas, outrage, solidarity: Scenes from the protests against racism across the U.S.
Photographers on the ground during protests and riots across the U.S. capture images of pain, resilience and the aftermath of police brutality
Obama to deliver remarks about the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd: Live video
Former president Barack Obama joins leaders in the police reform movement to discuss the recent tragic weeks
Trudeau’s daily update: ‘We can’t pretend that racism doesn’t exist’ in Canada (Full transcript)
In his June 1 briefing to Canadians from his home in Ottawa, the PM told young Black Canadians that he is ‘listening and that your government will always stand with you.’ He also announced funding for cities.
The conflict Trump always seemed to want reaches his doorstep
Image of the Week: George Floyd died in Minneapolis but protestors gave voice to their anger outside the White House