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Black community groups in Hamilton stand up for anti-racism education


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A coalition of black community groups gathered in Hamilton Friday morning to stand up for anti-racism and equity training in Ontario schools.

The community members believe their training work has been under attack following the death by suicide of a former Toronto District School Board principal in July.

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The principal filed a lawsuit against the board in April, claiming he was humiliated during a training session in 2021 and the aftermath destroyed his reputation.

Staff from the Ministry of Education are reportedly reviewing how the school board training is carried out.

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