African Americans
New upsurge against racism and police crimes is being born
September 10, 2014In Dr. King's "I Have a Dream Speech" he spoke of many trials and tribulations that African Americans have historically faced. His words still ring true today.
Read more“Echoes of Valour” in Newfoundland: A story of racism defeated
September 9, 2014On the stormy night of February 18, 1942, the USS Truxton and the USS Pollux, headed toward Iceland for refueling, foundered against the rocky cliffs near St. Lawrence.
Read moreBlack and Brown brought together by Ferguson police killing
September 4, 2014But for the protests, this would not have received news coverage. The brutality is indicative of the treatment of people of color not just in the U.S. but hemisphere-wide.
Read moreOn the other side of Ferguson, a different kind of protest
August 29, 2014Pulling together, volunteering and pitching in when city leaders seemed unable or unwilling to - just added to the unity building during a time of profound crisis.
Read moreCoalition tells president racial injustice underlies Michael Brown killing
August 27, 2014Michael Brown is only the latest in a long list of black men and boys who have died under eerily similar circumstances.
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