/newsroom/taxonomy/term/13277/all en /newsroom/channels/news/working-break-down-barriers-black-scholars-346426 <p>Recent events, including the murder of George Floyd and the COVID-19 pandemic, have drawn global attention to the reality of inequities in health care, the justice system, and higher education that disadvantage Black people. Reports show Black scholars face more barriers as they move up the research career ladder. In Canada, an advisory committee was created in 2021 to recommend ways to break down existing barriers for Black scholars and to ensure equitable access to federal research funding and training programs.</p> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 14:14:45 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 293685 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-black-history-month-february-2022-337133 <p>Every February, people in Canada are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. The theme for Black History Month 2022 is <b>February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day</b>. (<a href="https://www.canada.ca/fr/patrimoine-canadien/campagnes/mois-histoire-des-noirs.html" target="_blank">Canadian Heritage</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from 苹果淫院 that can provide comment on this issue:</p> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:21:58 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 285092 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-one-year-anniversary-january-6-us-capitol-riot-336039 <p>President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver remarks to mark the one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The insurrection, which began as members of Congress worked to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, commanded the nation's attention as violent scenes of rioters attacking officers and destroying parts of the Capitol were broadcast live across the country. (<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/02/politics/biden-january-6-speech/index.html" target="_blank">CNN</a>)</p> Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:35:24 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 283766 at /newsroom /newsroom/wendell-nii-laryea-adjetey Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:55:11 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 261962 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-ex-cop-guilty-murder-and-manslaughter-death-george-floyd-330575 <p>A former Minneapolis police officer was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on the Black man's neck in a case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and a furious reexamination of racism and policing in the U.S. (<a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/ex-cop-derek-chauvin-guilty-of-murder-and-manslaughter-in-death-of-george-floyd-1.5394195" target="_blank">CTV News</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from 苹果淫院 that can provide comment on this issue:</p> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:24:57 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 260936 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-black-history-month-february-2021-328196 <p>During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today. (<a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month/about.html">Government of Canada</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from 苹果淫院 that can provide comment on this issue:</p> Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:28:41 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 256580 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-pro-trump-chaos-capitol-hill-327436 <p>Last week pro-Trump protesters stormed the legislature as lawmakers were set to review the Electoral College votes that made Joe Biden the president. (<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-congress-confirmation-joe-biden-donald-trump-explainer/">Globe and Mail</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from 苹果淫院 that can provide comment on this issue:</p> <p><strong><a href="/history/staff/wendell-adjetey">Wendell Nii Laryea Adjetey</a>, Assistant Professor, Department of History and Classical Studies</strong></p> Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:59:43 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 255780 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-george-floyds-death-racism-and-police-brutality-322552 <p>Demonstrators gathered to denounce racist violence and police impunity both in the U.S. and in Montreal. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked nightly protests in major U.S. cities. The Montreal rally was a solidarity gathering with American anti-racism activists, but organizers say it is also an opportunity to express their own anger at the treatment of marginalized people in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada. (<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/george-floyd-montreal-police-racism-protest-1.5592643">CBC News</a>)</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:01:48 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 214244 at /newsroom