Newfoundland and Labrador Archives - Page 13 of 20

Black Lives Matter NL started in 2020 as reaction to the worldwide protests against police brutality. Racism is still a problem not only in the USA, but also in Canada. Submitted photo

Past, present and future of Black people in Newfoundland and Labrador

February 18, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

What do we need to learn about the past to move into a better future?

Black History Month: One Black woman’s contributions

February 11, 2021 Thandi O'Grady 0

While Newfoundland doesn’t have the largest Black population in Canada, one Black woman’s contributions have been changing the lives of the youth for more than 20 years.

Rebecca Gifford from Clarke's Beach, NL, studies social wrok at Memorial University. She says it's important not to define people by their mental illness. Henrike Wilhelm/Kicker

Words that hurt

February 4, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

When it comes to destigmatizing mental illness, language plays a crucial role in empowering people.

Roadside litter still a problem

January 21, 2021 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Plastic products contribute largely to trash found on Newfoundland and Labrador’s roads. Henrike Wilhelm Kicker Newfoundland and Labrador is no stranger to roadside litter. While research tries to find out where and why littering occurs, […]

Alissa Brothers has diabetes. She has had a tough time coping with the new normal.

High risk no reward

December 3, 2020 Matthew Hagerty 0

In the COIVD-19 pandemic, the elderly and people with underlying health conditions are most at risk. But with high risk people, it’s best not to judge a book by its cover.