We are disturbed and shocked by the targeting and damaging of a school bus in Hamilton, ON that serviced an Islamic school in the area.
It is alleged that someone may have targeted the school bus in a parking lot full of school buses, vandalized it with Islamophobic graffiti, and damaged the bus including shredding bus seats.
We are in touch with the school, community members, and all authorities, including the Hamilton Police, regarding the situation.
The targeting of a school bus that services Muslim children during a time of rising Islamophobic violence is alarming to the highest degree. While we cannot confirm the motivation behind this attack at this time, and we will wait until the police have a final determination, it is extremely concerning.
We call on all leaders to denounce what happened, and to work with community members to stem this tide of Islamophobia.
We will have more to say as the situation evolves.
Dr. Juliet Daniel Barbadian-Canadian, THE distinguished biologist and professor at @McMasterU has passed away.
Dr. Daniel was a pioneering force in cancer research. Her scientific work advanced our understanding of the disease, but her impact extended far beyond the laboratory.
#HamOnt @McMasterScience
https://t.co/HJCvW2kWph
Finally a letter to #Niagara Dailies from someone who gets it.
If you want to add your voice against the chorus of those defending or denying Bob Gale did anything wrong please write to [email protected]
https://t.co/v9HsKNY82b
March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and the Hamilton Anti-Racism Resource Centre is hosting a special symposium at its downtown office. CNN correspondent Elle Reeve is one of the guest speakers and joins Newsmakers host @rickzamperin to discuss her book Black Pill and the rise of politically-fueled hatred.
https://t.co/odKJlkZnkH
MEDIA RELEASE: Anti-Racism Organizations Welcome Niagara Region Chair Bob Gale Resignation, Urge Him to Destroy Hate Material, Grateful to Whistle-Blower
Coverage of the danger of white supremacists rallying across #Niagara
"“They’re pretty forward about what they are up to,” @ajesusjoseph said.
“What’s worrying is how little is being done in response to it.”"
https://t.co/jPYZmMvXXm
“They have a clear political agenda, which is anti-immigrant and white supremacy,” Waziruddin said. “It’s meant to intimidate and meant also to attract support.”
https://t.co/QX0xhMVya7
We share the collective responsibility to call out Islamophobia, antisemitism, and all forms of hate which threaten human rights, equality & dignity for all.
Canadians of all backgrounds must remain steadfast in standing up for our shared humanity, here and around the world.
A Hamilton police officer, back at work after he was investigated for sharing racist and extremist content online, is again displaying a sticker "associated with white nationalist extremism" on his vehicle, a community group says. https://t.co/HA5f9KmDmk
This past weekend, the City of Hamilton experienced two deeply troubling hate- motivated events.
Visit our website to read our full statement ➡️
https://t.co/fZWKqDRNQQ
Another disgusting demonstration of hate - this time in Hamilton.
🎥 @CHCHNews reports on community pushback
//
Une autre manifestation de haine, cette fois-ci à Hamilton. 🎥 @CHCHNews rend compte de la réaction de la communauté.
“My concern here is that this particular group is looking to inspire others to be a part of their movement, promoting ethnic violence downtown, holding up hate symbols,” George said.
“When taken all together, we need to take this seriously.”
🗣️ Join us for an evening of critical community conversations on how we respond to hate and racism through solidarity, care, and shared knowledge.
📍CityLAB Hamilton (58 Jackson St W)
🕕 Nov 24 | 6–8 PM
🔗 Register now: https://t.co/38ibWeXXZa
#HamOnt#McMasterOCE
Hamilton Police announce -Arrest in Hate Motivated Assault in Ancaster that occurred on Oct 25th
No one should be targeted and attacked because of the colour their skin. We extend our support to the young Black woman who experienced this hateful and traumatic act.
#Hamiltonagainstracism
This past summer, HCF launched a partnership with @thespec to cover affordable housing stories, to increase awareness of the issue. The Spec retains FULL editorial independence and provides free access to the articles.
Read all the stories (to date) here: https://t.co/LPNXNYhBzx