by Demar Hewitt | Nov 7, 2024 | News & Updates
November 4, 2024 – Letter on behalf of the Black Action Defence Committee, Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, and the Black Legal Action Centre regarding Ontario’s Calls for Bail Reform We write in response to the recent calls for criminal justice and bail reform... by Demar Hewitt | Aug 23, 2024 | News & Updates
Modern day slavery can be found in many different countries and is marked in several ways. Canada is no exception, with Human Trafficking being recognized by the United Nations as a form of modern-day slavery. Human trafficking is of significant concern to BLAC as... by Demar Hewitt | Aug 19, 2024 | News & Updates
Toronto, ON August 19, 2024 – The Board of Directors of the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) is delighted to announce that Demar Kemar Hewitt is the clinic’s new Executive Director and General Counsel. His appointment took effect on June 17, 2024. For the full... by Demar Hewitt | Aug 8, 2024 | News & Updates
Check out our latest newsletter for August 2024 here! Here are our previous issues which feature BLAC’s work over the past year: April 2024 November 2023 July 2033 May 2023 February 2023 ... by Demar Hewitt | Aug 1, 2024 | News & Updates
…no Slave shall be admitted an (sic) evidence in any cause, except in cases of plotting among themselves to run away, kill or destroy their Master. Our reflection on Emancipation Day! On this Emancipation Day, we celebrate the official end of slavery in Canada... by Demar Hewitt | Jun 28, 2024 | News & Updates
7 in 10 Black Canadians who have experienced discrimination have been discriminated against for more than one reason (Statistics Canada, 2019). These reasons can include gender identity, physical appearance, and sexual orientation. Why does this matter? Intersectional...