*NOTICE OF EVENT* Thursday, March 21, noon Meet at Victoria Park, march down Spring Garden, gather at Parade Square. Facebook Event Thursday is the International Day to End Racial Discrimination. The conservative governments assimilatory efforts and disregard for treaty rights is an outrageous act of racial discrimination and an attack on the First Nations people … [Read More]
The reverse side of racism against black and aboriginal people is white privilege. By Solidarity Halifax member Ben Sichel published in The Coast’s Voice of the City series. For white people reading this article, let me get a few things out of the way. 1. No, I’m not saying you’re a racist. 2. This is … [Read More]
By Ben Sichel and Jackie Barkley, members of Solidarity Halifax The Halifax Media Co-op has been following the story and recent allegations against the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children with close attention. After much consideration, we are now ready to offer another voice to this issue. This is the first piece in a three-part … [Read More]
Tuesday, January 15th 5:00pm – 7:00pm Shatford Room, Kings College Arts & Administration Building, 2nd Floor Jackie Barkley, an experienced anti-racism activist, community organizer, and social worker, hosts a conversation about what it means to be an ally. What does it mean to do meaningful solidarity work? What are some of the major pitfalls one … [Read More]
Check out the following two events, featuring Solidarity Halifax members John Hutton and Jackie Barkley. Democracy and the Left What are the potential futures for “democratic” revolution, especially as understood by the Left? A moderated panel discussion hosted by the Platypus Affiliated Society at Dalhousie. November 14, 7pm Rm 307 Student Union Building Dalhousie University, … [Read More]