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In "The Skin We’re In," journalist Desmond Cole presents a month‑by‑month account of 2017, a pivotal year in the struggle against racism in Canada. Drawing on his own experiences—being stopped and interrogated under the city’s carding policy, disrupting police board meetings, and confronting police misconduct—Cole examines the broader social, political, and historical forces that shape systemic discrimination. He contextualizes these events within the experiences of Black Canadians, the education system, child welfare, and immigration policy, offering a comprehensive view of how prejudice is embedded in institutions. The book serves as a compelling call to action for anti‑racist and social justice movements and invites readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the nation’s history and present reality.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Desmond Cole
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