The weeklong docuseries and hour-long special that tell the stories of Black families across America airs on ABC Owned Television Stations’ local newscasts and is available via streaming across its 32 connected TV apps – Links in story. View trailer and Policing short video.
Continue reading ‘Our America: Living While Black,’ the multi-platform docuseriesCategory Archives: Health
Systemic racism contaminated Joliette Hospital and it killed my wife
The husband of Joyce Echaquan is calling for justice for his wife, the 37-year-old mother of seven from the Atikamekw Nation who broadcast her mistreatment by staff while restrained to her hospital bed in Joliette shortly before she died.
Continue reading Systemic racism contaminated Joliette Hospital and it killed my wifeMasks now mandatory in Toronto enclosed spaces
The fourth largest city in North America now requires everyone to wear a mask or face covering in enclosed public spaces as of July 7.
Continue reading Masks now mandatory in Toronto enclosed spacesIn 1989 a police officer pressed a gun to my nose in a routine traffic stop
Reflections on how I learned from that experience and have applied diversity to my businesses ever since
Seeing the horrific George Floyd incident and the related protests, mayhem, and looting is bringing back a flood of emotions and memories.
Continue reading In 1989 a police officer pressed a gun to my nose in a routine traffic stopUber wants drivers and riders to wear masks
Uber announces new guidelines in response to COVID-19. The company that prides itself on moving people has been asking people not to move. It’s known for disrupting technology but it introduced a program with the goal of moving people who are offline, outside the app. It got its start as a ride-sharing company but for the moment has stopped sharing rides.
Continue reading Uber wants drivers and riders to wear masksBeauty expert outlines new post-pandemic normal for salons and spas
Salons and spas need to know what to do to prepare to open their doors after lockdown. An industry expert is suggesting significant changes in the workplace and a “new normal” for the beauty industry, as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. | article | video
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Toronto Caribbean Carnival cancels festival to minimize impact of the global health crisis
The annual festival that attracts millions of people to frolic in the streets of Toronto in celebration of Caribbean arts and culture and a highlight of the summer; featuring elaborate costumes, Caribbean music, and food in the Grand Parade by the shores of Lake Ontario, has been thwarted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Continue reading Toronto Caribbean Carnival cancels festival to minimize impact of the global health crisisAll-female legal team launches class action against Toronto plastic surgeon 'Dr. 6ix'
Three law firms just publicly announced that they have launched a class action against cosmetic surgeon Dr. Martin Jugenburg, referred to as “doctor six” (self-styled as “Dr.6ix”) for taking and distributing images of patients without their permission.
Continue reading All-female legal team launches class action against Toronto plastic surgeon 'Dr. 6ix'Op-Ed: Earth Day 2019 – We don’t have time
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Humans have demonstrated, over and over again, a remarkable ability to cooperate in a crisis. The tragic fire at the beloved Notre Dame Cathedral was a case in point. Firemen and even members of the public rushed into the inferno, while millions of people around the world paced in front of their TV sets, wanting to jump in and help, anxiously waiting for the fire to be put out, and breathed a collective sigh of relief that there was hope for its survival. Donors rushed in behind first responders, generating a billion euros in financial support to rebuild within 24 hours.
Continue reading Op-Ed: Earth Day 2019 – We don’t have timeFeeling low? Get a prescription for a dose of culture
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) launches a health and wellness program to allow thousands of people access to art and culture as a measure to counteract increasing social isolation and loneliness. All you need is a referral from your local community service centre.
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