AuthorAmanda Byrd

Racism at Osgoode: Graffiti and Vandalism

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In or around January 30-31, two posters that were part of a display created by the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) for Black History Month were defaced. Specifically, the eyes of the people in the posters were scratched out.   Osgoode students received an email from Dean Sossin late on January 31 explaining what had happened. The BLSA released a statement on February 1 that is...

Billy Bragg: Musician and Activist

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Billy Bragg is a British songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist whose unusual style includes the use of solo electric guitar and reverb-drenched vocals.  Born in 1957 in Barking, Essex, Bragg’s musical career took some time to develop.  There are many inspirational stories about his dogged persistence in pursuing contracts and opportunities that reveal a great deal about his indomitable character...

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