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fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Seeds review stunning film following struggling Black farmers in the American south

Brittany Shyne's stunning documentary observes Black farmers in the American south over the course of seven years, and portrays the beauty and the hardships of working with the land. The black-and-white cinematography lends a visual sumptuousness to the rituals of harvest: we see giant machines extracting cotton buds from open bolls, leaving behind a whirl of white fluffs fluttering in the air.
Film
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Gacy Series Highlights Systemic Biases When Reporting Abuse

Homophobia and institutional bias lead to dismissal of LGBTQ victims, enabling violence and undermining trust in protective institutions.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

'Like a permanent barrier': Ontario needs to change hiring rules for people with criminal records, report says | CBC News

Ontario laws and hiring practices create lasting employment barriers for people with criminal records, disproportionately affecting Black and Indigenous applicants.
Social justice
fromNature
7 months ago

End racism in science: there shouldn't be any argument about this goal

Institutional commitment to combating racism and discrimination is crucial five years after George Floyd's murder.
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago

New guide on how to report missing persons in Toronto aims to dispel police mistrust, increase transparency | CBC News

The new guide demonstrates the Toronto police's ongoing commitment to serve the community to the highest standard when a person goes missing, fulfilling a crucial recommendation for transparency in investigations.
Toronto
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