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About BLAC

Combating Systemic & Anti-Black Racism in Ontario

The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) recognizes that our work takes place on traditional Indigenous territories across the territory now called Ontario. We acknowledge that there are 46 treaties and other agreements that cover the province.

BLAC also acknowledges the many people of African descent who are not settlers, but whose ancestors were forcibly displaced as part of the transatlantic slave trade, brought against their will, and made to work on these lands. We believe that advancing Indigenous sovereignty is deeply and inextricably linked to Black liberation and we will continue to mobilize and take action in solidarity with Indigenous people and communities.

Free Legal Services for Black Ontarians

The Black Legal Action Centre

What We Do

EDUCATION

Public Legal Education

BLAC presents public legal education sessions related to anti-Black racism in Ontario across a range of topics. These sessions include both sessions open to the public, as well as sessions delivered to specific audiences upon request.

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STATEMENTS

BLAC Statements

BLAC advocates for the eradication of anti-Black racism by publishing statements and positions on laws, events, and other elements of society that have implications for the best interests of Black and low income Ontarians.

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SUBMISSIONS

BLAC Submissions

BLAC expresses opinions and provides proactive insights on bills, reports, committee work, and other activities related to combating anti-Black racism and pursuing the best interests of Black and low-income Ontarians.

Challenging Anti-Black Racism Through Advocacy, Education & Legal Action

BLAC Projects

Featured Projects

Litigation & System Navigation

COMBATTING ANTI-BLACK RACISM THROUGH LITIGATION AND SYSTEM NAVIGATION

In July 2022, BLAC received funding through Canada’s Justice Partnership and Innovation Program (JPIP) for a four-year project called Combatting Anti-Black Racism through Litigation and System Navigation (the “Project”).

From BLAC

News & articles

News & Updates

Joint Open Letter on Ontario’s Bail Reform

November 4, 2024 – Letter on behalf of the Black

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News & Updates

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 2024

Modern day slavery can be found in many different countries

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News & Updates

New Executive Director & General Counsel: Demar Kemar Hewitt

Toronto, ON August 19, 2024 – The Board of Directors

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