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“This idea that Canada's racial injustices are not as bad as they could be, this notion of Slavery Lite, of Racism Lite, of what my friend calls the "toy version of racism" is a very Canadian way of saying: remember what we could do to you if we wanted to. Passive-aggressive racism is central to Canada's national mythology and identity.”
― The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power
― The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power

“We need to cultivate listening, partnership, and solidarity to carve out a better collective future.”
― The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power
― The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power

“Was there no hope? the tigress seemed to be
asking her. Will I always remain here? Will I never return home?”
― The Marriage Portrait
asking her. Will I always remain here? Will I never return home?”
― The Marriage Portrait

“somewhat”
― The Marriage Portrait
― The Marriage Portrait

“We demand justice and we get process.”
― The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power
― The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power

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