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An oversimplified recap of the British colonization of India
Back then, India consisted of smaller regional kingdoms with various religious and ethnic groups. Many different religious groups like Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Christians and Jews lived within what we now call India.
A love letter to Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel is a masterpiece. A unique piece of television that wasn't written for a white audience, and it shows. Immigrant/BIPOC families have long worked to figure out references made on shows like Friends, Seinfeld, Full House - and it is so rare for a show to show up so unapologetically while still being accessible to a diverse audience (remember South Asians, Muslims, Arabs, and immigrants are not a monolith)
Let's talk about Indian Day "Schools"
Day "schools" existed in addition to residential "schools". This is an additional form of violence against Indigenous children, families & communities by our government, because like residential "schools", day "schools" were used to "assimilate" Indigenous children, which continued the physical, cultural & spiritual genocide of Indigenous Peoples.
Racial Profiling and The Police
The report by Toronto Police has shown us it's well past time we talk about racial profiling and the police.
Keep Calm and Abolish the Monarchy
This June and throughout the rest of the summer, Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 70 years on the throne as the Queen of England. This would be really impressive if it weren't blatantly obvious how incredibly problematic the institution of the British monarchy is.
Why We Need To Decriminalize Drugs In Canada
It’s time to decriminalize drugs Canada. We know that for many folks this feels like an outrageous thought (“but crime!” “People in the streets” “addictions will rise” “everyone will do it”) but experts, evidence and science tell us that decriminalization (paired with safe supply) is the way to minimize harm, protect people and take care of all of us.