News Category: Tanya Sharpe
ENOUGH: A powerful new video from The CRIB “speaks into existence what Black homicide victims can no longer say”
Categories: Faculty, Tanya SharpeThe Centre for Research & Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Violence (The CRIB) & its Global […]
Dean Dexter Voisin and Associate Professor Tanya Sharpe discuss the systemic racism that has contributed to recent events in both Canada and the US
Categories: Dexter Voisin, Tanya SharpeDean Dexter Voisin and Associate Professor Tanya Sharpe have been speaking out, providing context and insight to […]
Q&A: University Affairs interviews Associate Professor Tanya Sharpe about her Instagram Live series 30@8:30
Categories: Faculty, Q & A, Tanya SharpeWriter Melissa Fundira spoke to Associate Professor Tanya Sharpe about what inspired her to start 30@8:30, a […]
The CRIB’s COVID-19 social media broadcast tackles questions of ‘race, place and class’
Categories: Faculty, Tanya SharpeThe novel coronavirus can infect anyone, but it’s not necessarily the “great equalizer” that some make it […]
New online series presented by The CRIB explores the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations
Categories: Tanya SharpeOn Wednesday, April 15, The Centre for Research and Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The […]
New research centre addresses the ‘far-reaching ripple effect’ of homicide violence on Black communities
Categories: Faculty, Tanya SharpeWhile homicide violence disproportionately affects Black communities worldwide – including in Canada – the University of Toronto’s Tanya L. […]
How to talk to youth reeling from the Iran plane crash: CBC News consults Associate Professor Tanya L. Sharpe
Categories: Faculty, Tanya SharpeAs family, friends, and others, grapple with the death of 176 passengers on the Ukraine International Airlines […]
Prof. Tanya L. Sharpe interviewed by Global News on the traumatic impact of the Dafonte Miller assault case
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Prof. Tanya L. Sharpe interviewed by Global News on the trial of Michael and Christian Theriault. The brothers Theriault are jointly charged with aggravated assault in the December 2016, beating of Dafonte Miller. The trial raises issues of structural racism and its impact on Black communities.
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Prof. Tanya Sharpe deputation in support of Race-Based Data Collection Policy
Categories: Faculty, Tanya SharpeThe Toronto Police Services Board’s Race-Based Data Collection Policy is aimed at addressing racist discriminatory practice. […]
Prof. Tanya Sharpe on shootings in Toronto
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In a recent CTV News interview, Professor Tanya Sharpe emphasizes the lack of opportunity to have equitable access to education, secure employment and housing among unmet needs causing increase in gang activity in Toronto.