Blackness

Articles
Canada, The Land of Equality, Diversity, and Racism
Sutton Hanna examines the myths about Canada that newcomers are told. As an international student himself, Sutton thought Canada was free of racism and discrimination - throughout his time in Peterborough/Nogojiwanong he has grown to understand this country has its own historical and present vein of anti-Black racism.
No Black Educators
In this article, Shaela McLeod explores how the diversity gap amongst post-secondary educators does damage to Black students, recounting her own experience at Trent being taught by predominantly white faculty.
Shedding Light on Local Black Hair Businesses
Ethel Nalule profiles various Black Hair Businesses in Peterborough-Nogojiwanong: Sammy's Braids, Irun Elewa, Trimz by T, and Braids by Marilyn.
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Black Girls Chatter
In this episode, Alicia and Shaela answer questions submitted by wonderful listeners. Tune hear to hear the sisters answer questions like "How were Black women excluded from feminism?" and "What was it like growing up in Peterborough?"
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