Racism is a public health emergency
Systemic racism is an issue that plagues many different parts of society, including the health care system. There is scientific evidence of health inequities that…
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The importance of planting flowers
By now, I think many Manitobans are likely quite weary of winter. I know I am. So take heart, for today on the first of…
Cruises: petri dishes for crimes and disease
At the very end of the 19th century, Albert Ballin set forth to create the world’s first cruise ship. The ship, named the Prinzessin Victoria…
The lacklustre aftermath of BLM protests
George Floyd’s death in May 2020 sparked countless Black Lives Matter protests and rallies around the world, including here in Winnipeg, and there was no…
The unjust society
The very fact that there are homeless citizens in our city is a glaring problem. My issue is that there are people suffering on the…
Finding beauty and inspiration in every experience
I was raised on a quiet estate in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja. On Sunday evenings, my mum, little brother and I would drive to Jabi…
The casualties of modern dating
Happy Valentine’s Day, Bisons. Whether you have a person by your side this year or not, remember that this holiday is about the love all…
Love, the only thing that matters
Our relationships with others are the most important part of being human. I did not realize this until I was an adult. I enjoy writing,…
Black artists are the blueprint of music
Black musicians have shaped and moulded the musical landscape into what it is today. As I reflect on a few of my personal favourite musicians,…
Companies blame us to avoid accountability
Living in the days of rapidly worsening climate change, many people may be familiar with the idea of having a carbon footprint. The term, which…