Black Lives Matter TO is a coalition of Black Torontonians working in solidarity with communities/individuals seeking justice from state-sanctioned violence.
Pascale Diverlus of Black Lives Matter TO was recently on our show and talked about:
– Some of her and the organization’s background
– Some of the history of the relationship between Blacks and police in Toronto
– The Toronto’s police and politicians reaction to the organization
– Where is the organization getting their support from
– The future of the organization
To connect with Black Lives Matter – Toronto Coalition, please go to:
AL JAZEERA AMERICATony Harris – Al Jazeera America
Tony Harris is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and anchor for Al Jazeera America. Prior to joining Al Jazeera, he served as an anchor on CNN. Al Jazeera America can be seen around the U.S. on Comcast Channel 107, Time Warner Cable, Dish Channel 216, DirecTV Channel 347, Verizon Fios Channel 614 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 1219.
Mr. Harris was on our show talking about his recent interview with Lesley McSpadden (Michael Brown’s mother). Including the the background behind the interview, his thoughts about the interview and the state of race in America.
MSNBC’s Joy Reid joins Richard Lui to discuss the controversy surrounding accusations that Black Lives Matter movement leader Shaun King is white, when he has stated that he is biracial.
Photojournalist Chris Young spoke with members of Toronto’s black community about the police practice of carding and asked them: Tell us how racial profiling has affected you. Click on the link below to read.
The answer might define the future of the American left, which has split over race, party politics, and the power of protest since BLM activists targeted Bernie Sanders. Click on the link below to read more.
Pastor Richard J. BrownThe Truth Conference 2015The Truth Conference 2015 – Speakers
The Truth Conference is 3-day (September 18 – 20, 2015, Niagara Falls, Ontario) personal enrichment event designed to help truth-seekers restore a positive mental thought life, re-establish healthy relationships and rebuild their health; putting God at the center of it all. At the end, they will leave feeling valued knowing that you are a gift to world. Conference spiritual oversight provided by Pastor Richard J. Brown.
Live tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific, we have Pastor Richard J. Brown, one of the presenters at this year’s conference, on our show talking about the event.
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Pastor Richard J. Brown is the founder and senior pastor of Kingsway Community Life Centre. From his youth, he recognized God’s call on him to a life of ministry in praise and worship.
He has a heart for society’s marginalized and less fortunate; his signature theme is “Loving You Back to Life and Destiny”. He has delivered dynamic ministry in word and worship throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Australia.
Affectionately known as “The Chief Levite,” he has written and produced many worship songs that continue to bless the Body of Christ around the world. His projects include his live debut recording “Heart of a Worshipper”, and most recently “Worship Without Apology”. Richard Brown and his wife, Paula, are proud parents of four children.
Pastor Brown will be leading the One Sound Worship Concert workshop at this year’s conference on Friday, September 18, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
Here is a description of the One Sound Worship Concert workshop:
This session is a concert of Prayer, Praise and Worship. Tap into the presence of God as psalmists and intercessors lead us to the throne room. Delight in His love, joy, hope, forgiveness; experience peace in our hearts and rest in our minds as together we recalibrate our spiritual GPS.
Joy Reid speaks with Cornell William Brooks, Julieta Garibay, Akhil Reed Amar, and Jeanne Theoharis about recent confrontations between Bernie Sanders supporters and Black Lives Matter activists and puts this tension in a historical context.
Black Lives Matter organizer Daunasia Yancey speaks with Joy Reid about her meeting with Hillary Clinton. Alicia Garza join the discussion about how 2016 presidential candidates are addressing racial justice issues.
Police civilian watchdog will not release data on the race of those killed by Toronto police — because it doesn’t collect it. Neither does Stats Canada, the Office of the Independent Police Review Director or police themselves. Click on the link below to read more.
