Paul Robeson: the “tallest tree in our forest”

People’s Voice,  April 16-30, 2010 The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was marked this year in Toronto with a tribute to Paul Robeson. Held on March 25 at City Hall, the event included greetings from Mayor David Miller and other speakers. We reprint here part of the speech by Selwyn McLean, chair of the Paul Robeson Centennial Committee-Toronto,... Read More

CPC condemns Tory candidate’s racist comments

Statement by Drew Garvie, federal CPC Candidate April 2011   “I am appalled by Marty Burke blaming Aboriginal peoples in their struggle against forced impoverishment and Canada’s colonial legacy,” Drew Garvie said on April 18. “The Conservative candidate let his true colour show when he clearly implied that Aboriginal communities are misspending funding... Read More