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Marcus Medford

Marcus is a poet, editor and freelance journalist based in Toronto. He currently works with New Canadian Media as an Editor and as a Freelance Writer for ByBlacks.com, The Edge: A Leader's Magazine and The Soapbox Press.

July 5, 2021
Commentary/Top Stories

Canada Day: To Cancel or Celebrate?

“The #CancelCanadaDay conversation isn’t a referendum on whether or not Canada is a good place to live. It’s about acknowledging the fact

June 25, 2021
Arts & Culture/Books/History

From Slavery to Juneteenth: Why Black History Matters

“We have to reveal the truth. We have to tell things as they are. If not, then they repeat. We cannot sugarcoat

Protests in the wake of the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis have not been limited to the United States. This protest outside the U.S. consulate in Toronto had a message for Canadians.
June 20, 2021
Commentary/Top Stories

Most Canadians Experience Racism Where They Live: Survey

Structural racism is pervasive throughout Canada's institutions. A new survey aims to shed light on the causes and possible systemic solutions.

Many protests took place before the Derek Chauvin trial. Picture here is a protestor holding an upside down sign that reads "I can't breathe."
May 14, 2021
Commentary/Top Stories

Don’t Hold Your Breath: Thoughts on the Derek Chauvin Trial

The fact that Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, should be

March 29, 2021
COVID-19/Economy/Top Stories

Little Jamaica’s Perfect Storm

To survive in Toronto’s Little Jamaica, businesses need to outlast COVID-19 and LRT construction which has already dragged on for nearly a

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February 18, 2021
Commentary/COVID-19/Health

SAD Phase: Dealing with Mental Health During the Pandemic

You don’t need to get COVID-19 for the pandemic to negatively impact your health. Specifically, your mental health.

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January 25, 2021
Commentary/Top Stories

The Politics of Protests

Columnist Marcus Medford writes on how privilege intersects with protests and what it means to fight for your rights.

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December 24, 2020
Commentary

Who Wants to Carve the Tension? Conversation, Confrontation and Compassion

Marcus Medford shares his advice on how to navigate difficult but topical conversations with loved ones this holiday season.

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December 9, 2020
Commentary/Top Stories

Adam Skelly is No Champion for Small Business

Columnist Marcus Medford writes on Etobicoke restaurant owner's entitled behaviour and decision to open his restaurant for indoor dining despite COVID-19 restrictions.

Black women in politics, Black women, Black community, representation
November 24, 2020
Commentary/Politics/Top Stories

A Seat at the Table: Black Women in Politics

Column reviews the trajectories of three Black women politicians who have recently been in the news and looks to the future with

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