Norman Lear produced several successful television sit-coms with political implications. His first, and most well-known, was All in the Family. Archie Bunker, the central character, was a middle-aged white male loading-dock worker living in a working-class New York neighbourhood. He was bigoted and rude in almost every way, frequently getting …
Join us in Toronto this Saturday for our 4th Annual Barry’s Wander! Together we will “Read the Street”. This year, we have a special focus, reading the streets of Toronto through an Aboriginal lens. We have paired up with First Story Toronto to bring you a truly unique experience. Where: The steps …
http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2016/09/economist-explains-13 In late summer, 2016, Colin Kaepernick, a pro football player, refused to stand during the playing of the American national anthem that began each game. His refusal to stand was in protest of police treatment of people of colour. His actions created a fascinating site of struggle as fans, …