OPINION: To solve white supremacy, begin by unpacking notions of empire
The alt-right movements of today have their roots in notions of cultural and religious superiority going back to the Crusades, writes Ahmad Khan.
Tag: Racism
AUDIO: Secondary students lead discourse about eliminating discrimination
A forum at Kitchener Public Library featured a digital presentation on the experiences of students with racial intolerance in area schools.
Bernier’s views now a political belief
EDITORIAL By Ahmad Khan Maxime Bernier criticizes “Trudeau’s extreme multiculturalism” but is he turning hate into a political belief? Maxime Bernier, leader of the People’s Party of Canada, stirred up a storm of controversy when he criticized Justin Trudeau of “extreme multiculturalism.” On Aug. 13 an article appeared on CBC that published a series of tweets from Bernier …. “Trudeau’s extreme multiculturalism and cult of diversity will divide us into … Continued
Cups cause controversy
BY DEEANNA ROLLINS Since 1997 Starbucks has had a different design for their holiday cups. Last year, they had the plain red cups, which were apparently too subtlety inclusive of other religions and cultures because the cups didn’t blatantly say Merry Christmas. People were going to Starbucks and asking for “Merry F**king Christmas” on their cups in order for them to unashamedly flaunt their religion and beliefs to the world. … Continued
Racism is still rampant in U.S.
BY WENDY HUENUL-VALDES For four years now, ever since the death of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of the man who shot him, racial tensions in the United States have been high. With the help of social media, the Black Lives Matter movement hit everyone’s phone screens and, like all movements, there was opposition. People who thought they were helping and trying to unify the country (I’m assuming they had … Continued
