"Explore the expansion of Back 2 Basickz Youth Support Services into Scarborough, with the endorsement and support of City of Toronto Councillor Michael Thompson. This initiative, part of the Black Youth Outreach United (B-YOU) Project, offers essential programs including counseling, mental health services, employment training, mentoring, and educational tutoring, primarily targeting youth in the Scarborough area. With $1 million in funding from Public Safety Canada, Back 2 Basickz aims to empower youth by providing culturally sensitive guidance and opportunities, emphasizing the importance of investing in their future. Join Michael Thompson and community leaders in supporting this meaningful initiative that strives to uplift and inspire young individuals in Scarborough."
Posted: Apr 13, 2021 9:06 PM ET | Last Updated: April 14
Stachen Frederick, executive director of Frontlines, says Toronto s next police chief needs to have a deep understanding of anti-Black racism and have experience in discussions with communities. (Artists Touch Productions)
Toronto s next police chief should have a deep understanding of anti-Black racism and the challenges facing low-income, racialized people in the city, say Black community leaders and organizers. We don t just want a token person, says Stachen Frederick, executive director of Weston Frontlines Centre, also known as Frontlines, a youth charity that runs a centre with outreach services in one of the poorest communities in Toronto.