Community advocate working to introduce a Canadian Black history curriculum in BC. #StrongerTogether he/him

Vancouver, British Columbia
Joined February 2020
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Thank you @vancolour for having me back on the show to talk about improving how B.C schools teach Black history! Be sure to tune in Sunday, folks! #StrongerTogether
This is VANCOLOUR Sunday at 7pm @CHEK_News 📺 👉 Why are families concerned about the Government of B.C.’s announced changes to the funding model for kids on the autism spectrum? 👉 How should B.C. schools teach Black history? 👉 Let’s take a MOment!
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What a privilege to hear @CornelWest to speak about (BC) Black history. Listen in now!
An evening with Dr. Cornel West: Being a hope amid crises; comes up at 5pm PST today hosted by BC Black History Awareness Society. Dr. Cornel West is a Professor at Union Theological Seminary, and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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That’s my MLA! Thank you @routledge_janet for amplifying the voices of your constituents and championing the need for #CanadianBlackHistory to be taught year round! I’m hopeful we’ll get there soon! #StrongerTogether
In Pt One of my @BCLegislature statement I talk about what #BlackHistoryMonth means to my Black friends. 👇In Pt 2 I talk about what it means to me as an ally. drive.google.com/file/d/1qCP…
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Thank you @riarenouf and @CityNewsVAN for covering this important story! Black British columbians deserve to learn in safe environments where they’re reflected AND respected in the curricular content. It time to teach all British Columbians Black history IS Canadian history!
Grassroots advocates in Vancouver say they're excited for Monday's meeting with B.C.'s Education Minister. @RiaRenouf reports they'll be talking about how best to capture Canada's Black History in schools.
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ATTENTION: On Monday Feb 14 myself and a group of stakeholders from BC’s Black community will be meeting with BC’s Minister of Education @JM_Whiteside to discuss the path forward to introducing Canadian Black history (and more) across the province! A thread on how we got here
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This #BlackHistoryMonth has been tough. Canadian White supremacy has been on full display; confederate flags in the nations capital, and hypocrisy at all levels of government. It’s clear that we as a society need more inclusive education now possibly more than ever.
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I’m looking forward to our meeting and will be sure to report back to the public ASAP. Let’s get this done. #StrongerTogether @drlisagunderson @moussamagassa @JelksDionte @bcca_vancouver
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This is how you solve the opioid crisis. Safe supply. It’s that simple.
Safe supply civil disobedience in action. Giving out tested heroin, meth & coke.
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Filling my cup. Sign in to catch this great event! #BlackHistoryMonth
You are invited to a virtual conversation with our director - Dr. June Francis on 5th February at 1:30-3:00pm PST. Dr. June will discuss the History of anti-Black Racism in Canadian Schools. Event Host: BC Black History Awareness Society. To register: bcblackhistory.ca/events/
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Genocide against indigenous peoples upholding their rights and sovereignty is so normalized in Canada that, m when videos are released of doors being taken down with axes and chainsaws by militarized RCMP, it’s not a breaking news story. That is called normalized genocide!
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Ashley is exactly the type of leader New Democrats need to champion into positions of power! The BC NDP needs to make space for Indigenous leadership & empower grassroots organizers to advocate/implement the planet and life saving policies we desperately need! #VoteForAshley!
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White supremacy continues to run rampant in North America, dont let a year of hashtags & colored profile pics fool you! For Black and Indigenous folks there are no allies in the "justice" system. RCMP illegally raid & invade unceded territory while murderers roam free! #Shame
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12:40pm, Nov 19, 2021: Tiny House breached w/ axe and K9 unit by #RCMP on behalf of #CoastalGasLink. Cabin breached w/ chainsaw. Unarmed Indigenous women in both structures. No warrants. Heavy machinery, assault weapons. Media, communications blocked. #Wetsuweten #shutdowncanada
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