In Episode 57, we talk to social justice warrior Robyn Maynard who is a Black feminist writer, activist and educator. Her book Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present was published by Fernwood Publishing in 2017 is the go-to source right now to understand the context of police anti-Black racism and violence in Canada.
Link to her book:
https://amzn.to/3dkKlWn
The link to her website where you can access her blog, publications and videos:
https://robynmaynard.com/
My latest Youtube video calling on media to better cover stories about racism in Canada:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM_Rg79LaVs&t=1s
And my video calling for solidarity with our Black brothers and sisters to end police anti-Black racism and violence:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGNy0Gp0Alg&t=2s
Please note: Nothing in this podcast advocates for violence on Indigenous territories.
From my website you can access other Warrior Life podcast episodes, my Indigenous Nationhood blog, my Youtube videos and my new podcast for kids called Warrior Kids Podcast:
http://www.pampalmater.com
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Note: The information contained in this podcast is not legal, financial or medical advice, nor should it be relied on as such.
(Picture of of Robyn Maynard taken by Stacy Lee Photography and used with permission.)