MLK in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom - Photo by History in HD from Unsplash Civil disobedience is the act of willingly and publicly disobeying a law or policy that an individual believes to be unjust. It is a form of political protest that aims to bring about change by challenging the authorities that enforce the laws in question. Civil disobedience has a long history and has been practiced by people of various races, religions, and nationalities in different

Civil Rights March on Washington, D.C. - Photo by Unseen Histories from Unsplash The Civil Rights Movement was a series of social actions in the United States to secure equal rights for African Americans. As an educator, ally or informed global citizen , understanding the history of racism and the Black experience in North America is essential to any DEI work or social justice movement. Critical Race Theory is one way of putting this history in context with wider American soc

The Weeknd and Drake | © @champagnepapi, Instagram Let's be real. Everyone knows our superstars. Black pop culture in Canada is now fully on the map. It started decades ago, long before I was running around in my tender years developing an identity. However, Janet Jackson was my first live concert. Michael Jordan was our superhero. And Tupac became my favourite artist. Table of Contents: Why Should We Study World History? Why Are We Not Being Taught Black History? How Has Bla

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Black History Month gives us the opportunity to learn more about Black heroes and the most influential Black people in world history. Recognizing the trials others have overcome that have led us to a brighter future we all benefit from is a key component to better understanding ourselves and others. Black folks are not a monolith and draw from a wide range of cultures and ethnicities that greatly affect their experiences and contributions. Let's discover some unsung Black her

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Photo from Unsplash As we begin the celebration of Black History Month in February, it’s the perfect time to think more deeply about Black history and what that means. There is, unfortunately, a great deal of untaught Black history, especially with critical race theory being attacked in the United States. Let’s review what we know, or should know, about world history and Black history and look at some untold Black history facts that are relevant today and should play a greate

As we celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day this week, it’s crucial to separate the real man from the myth. Only then can we truly...

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Photo by Jeffrey F Lin on Unsplash As we celebrate Remembrance Day in Canada on November 11th, it’s worth thinking about this holiday’s roots. The day was designed to remember those who have served in wars and who continue to defend Canada. But its roots go even deeper than that. Table of Contents: Divide and Conquer Meaning: How This Approach Actually Works Against Groups Building a Positive Team Culture Positive Workplace Culture Canada’s Remembrance Day started across the

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Emancipation Day in Canada is now official following a unanimous vote by members of parliament in March. Though the federal government is...

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As we wrap up Women's month it has become so clear that the endless work of Black and minority women over the centuries fighting for...

No one wants learning and growing to feel like pressure. Even if it's an existential human rights issue. I don't want it to be something...