interesting thread...
Is Toronto less racist than any American city ?
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interesting thread...
Bomani opinion...
I hope the Raptors shock the world but GS probably going to sweep them and win every game by 10-15
Wherever Cacs live, racism will exist.As a black kid that lived in predominantly Italian neighborhood, trust me I've experienced racism. Growing up in Toronto, the racism may not be as blatant and in your face as some American cities, but it exists.
In terms of diversity, opportunities, peace of mind, great housing, great food culture, festivals, etc..Toronto is that city. I do agree using Milwaukee as barometer for American racism was not a good choice either.
The city is enjoying the fact that their team has made it to the finals. Whether Kawhi stays or go....that's a discussion for the summer. Enjoy!
Toronto is the city the Canada could not CONTROL the influx of cultures. It’s the Florida of Canada. Go to Vancouver and listen to em cry about the Asians. They openly call it Hongcouver. The Arabs and Indians are taking over VC fast. Whites can’t afford to live in the good sections because Asians got shit on lock. Toronto is better for POC because they can have safety in numbers and the racism is tamped down to a whisper.
I think the Milwaukee comparison comes more from the Bucks than as a general barometer.
And as someone who grew up in the states and have lived in Toronto for about a decade....Milwaukee is as good a comparison as Chicago, Houston or other comparable city. American cities are overflowing with racism....all of them.
The levels of racism in the cities that I mentioned are much higher than in Toronto. My wife, who is a Toronto native, grew up in Scarborough in more of a culturally/racially mixed area with other immigrants. Since she has not experienced the anti-black racism of the USA which includes economic segregation, state sponsored oppression/violence and forced poverty (not a complete list), she looks to me for information.
In all honesty, black Americans have experienced nothing less than terrorism from the US.
Anti-black racism is embedded in the USA....it's inseparable
But over the last 15-20 years, the mainstream media has watered down racism to what the sikh experienced...someone who cant get hired because he looks/sounds different...yada yada yada
That is the issue that I have with this article.
If you want to see true racism, look at the black American (ADOS) experience in the USA or even the First Nation experience in Canada.
I've heard about Vancouver and their high Asian population. Must be a hot hotbead for Asian women and white men interracial couples
If Toronto was so great why wouldn't they let him work as an engineer? Forced ole boy to sale cars.
Whenever you try to say "I'm not as racist as..." you prove you're just as racist as.
CACS! Professionals from abroad have to be recertified as well. It has nothing to do with the city. Cacs will be cacs universally.
hell yea it exist in toronto, its just they are so
polite about it you rarily notice... ESPECIALLY coming from america...
but it exist big time no doubt about it..
but if you want to raise a family and get the best bang for your buck when it comes to housing and schooling...
Toronto should be on your radar.... its funny because if they pull of an nba championship...
it would be the first time in a long time america will give canada some respectful attention...
polite about it you rarily notice... ESPECIALLY coming from america...
but it exist big time no doubt about it..
but if you want to raise a family and get the best bang for your buck when it comes to housing and schooling...
Toronto should be on your radar.... its funny because if they pull of an nba championship...
it would be the first time in a long time america will give canada some respectful attention...
I started to smell the "look how progressive we're being vibe" after the second tweet, and confirmed it with the black guy with dreads eating with an asian guy. That's not some fucking planets colliding event...that's everyone in philly at every sports game. The fact that he points out basic shit like fans somehow getting along even though they are from different cultures is a reach.
Correct. And they-be-fine-as-fuck! You got the frying pan face ones, then you got the mixed ones that are half Arab, white or black and they are fine as fuck. Those aren’t everywhere but when you see oneI've heard about Vancouver and their high Asian population. Must be a hot hotbead for Asian women and white men interracial couples
I was in Vancouver last week, downtown. Thick ass white broads too!
Fuck the Raptors.
Can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m wanting GS to win again this year.
Can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m wanting GS to win again this year.
This is equivalent to someone telling me that Toronto is the least rapist city compared to the evidence of massive raping that occurs in America.
I understand some racism and favoritism, the major problem that gets my goat is the shooting of unarmed men, the problem is false evidence, planting of drugs and guns. Niggas walking around here in fear of the police not because they can harm you, but because they can do it and get away with it.
early 90s TO is not 2019 TO.
anti black racism is here but nowhere near USA levels...due to the way Canada has recently embraced multiculturalism in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Also, there are limits to the freedom of expression/speech in Canada that do not exist in the USA.
I know it's not as bad as America but let's not act like Canada's shit don't stink. Your still a N word at the dinner table no matter what country you live in.
You dont get what I am saying.
You cant have America without explicit anti-black terrorism. The country (America) wouldnt exist without it. The bulk of Canadian racial terrorism has been directed towards First Nation people. Remember that slaves escaped north to Canada to get away from racial terrorism in the USA. Of course Canada was not perfect, but cats have to understand how monstrously oppressive that the USA has been to specifically black people.
In the recent past, Canada has taken concerted efforts to make shit better for racially oppressed people here...They are currently in the process of making some amends with First Nation people...while the USA has bathed in the southern strategy, crack-cocaine, mass incarceration etc during the same era.
There is really no comparison between the two.
But like i said earlier in this thread, racism is a lot more than being denied a job for black people in America (ADOS).
Don't forget the minority white, rich, french speaking population run shit.
Was just in Toronto last year and had a ball. Me and my group actually met the owner of a Tequila company and he and his chick took us club hopping. Didn't feel any different from the US though. Felt like had some eyes on us and others was rocking with us. Don't have enough to say one side or the other. SN: Went Black Ski Weekend 3 years straight.
Canada is a more progressive nation than the US so yes Toronto probably has less racism than any US city.....White supremacy is still White supremacy though so I wouldnt be shocked in the least if a big racist incident happened in Toronto....if White supremacy is present in majority Black nations then its definitely present in Toronto
different ≠ less