Racism

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“No One Knows the Mysteries at the Bottom of the Ocean”

“No One Knows the Mysteries at the Bottom of the Ocean”

From: Black Geographies

Introduction to the themes of the book. Found in black geographies are a history of brutal segregation and erasure, but also processes that inform a different or new approach to the production of … ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Not Canadian Enough
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Not Canadian Enough

From: On Account of Darkness

In this chapter, systemic racism against Japanese Canadians during the 20th century is explored.The author muses on the legacy of Bobby Orr and Don Cherry, once models for what it meant to be … 10 $1.00 Add
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Not In My Backyard

Not In My Backyard

From: There's Something in the Water

The Politics of Race, Place, and Waste in Nova Scotia 23 $2.30 Add
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Not Your Mascot
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Not Your Mascot

From: On Account of Darkness

This chapter discusses racism and mascots in sports. 8 $0.80 Add
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O.J. Simpson, a Passing Uncle

O.J. Simpson, a Passing Uncle

From: Uncle

In this chapter, Thompson explores the O.J. Simpson trial, which she calls "a symbolic clash between a ‘real’ Black man on trial for his life and an ‘Uncle Tom’ Black … 15 $1.50 Add
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Of Presidential Mistresses, Holocaust Survivors, and Long-Lost Ancestors: Secrets in Our Blood

Of Presidential Mistresses, Holocaust Survivors, and Long-Lost Ancestors: Secrets in Our Blood

From: Blood

From Blood: The Stuff of Life 41 $4.10 Add
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<i>Oklahoma!</i>: As American as Apple Pie and Broken Treaties

Oklahoma!: As American as Apple Pie and Broken Treaties

From: Bigotry on Broadway

The author examines the racism and bigotry in Oklahoma!. 11 $1.10 Add
On Account of Darkness
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On Account of Darkness

Shining Light on Race and Sport

For marginalized athletes past and present, achievement can bring celebrity without equality and recognition without opportunity In many ways, Ontario’s Chatham-Kent region is a microcosm … 213 View
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Opening the Circle
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Opening the Circle

From: Decolonizing Equity

The Introduction states that the collection’s aim is to centre the knowledge, experiences, and voices of Indigenous, Black, and racialized peoples in articulating a vision for decolonial … ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Ottawa Bound

Ottawa Bound

From: Black Cop

Calvin details his move to Ottawa and how his ambition for advancement was obstructed, ostensibly because of his skin colour. He shares how he fought back against the RCMP, risking his … ; 23 $2.30 Add
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Paralyzed and Divided Undergovernance
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Paralyzed and Divided Undergovernance

From: Canadian Policing

In Paralyzed and Divided Undergovernance author Kent Roach studies the underlying justification of police power and examines the question of who regulates the police on federal, provincial, or … 33 $3.30 Add
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Part 1 The Myth of Merit  The Mythical Meritocracy, or Is the Best Candidate Ever Simply the Best?

Part 1 The Myth of Merit The Mythical Meritocracy, or Is the Best Candidate Ever Simply the Best?

From: You Must Be a Basketball Player

This chapter debunks the myth of the meritocracy, the idea that employers should simply seek out the most qualified applicant for the position. This practice still results in people of colour … 12 $1.20 Add
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Part 11 Beyond the Myth of Merit  The Problems of Being an Only

Part 11 Beyond the Myth of Merit The Problems of Being an Only

From: You Must Be a Basketball Player

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