Racism: a case of denial in Montreal
A man whose supervisor called him (citing the article) a “cri**e de n**re” took it to his employer, Parc Jean-Drapeau, and to his own union. The union boss’s response? “Ce n’était pas raciste de dire que quelqu’un est un «cr** de n***e» si cela n’est dit qu’une seule fois.” The man was testifying at the ongoing inquiry into systemic racism in the city.
Myles 11:48 on 2019-11-12 Permalink
That’s a shockingly high bar for racism. I’d love to know what you’d have to say to qualify.
Jack 12:49 on 2019-11-12 Permalink
Kudos to Metro which is a pretty good antidote for all of Quebecor’s columnists bile.
Even today wall too wall on Don Cherry and his hatred of “Quebecois francophones “, not a peep on this story, Bienné Blémur name has never made it to any Quebecor platform.
For a good understanding of Quebecor’s position on this issue, here is their lead intellectual.
https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2018/06/12/la-mauvaise-couleur
“We are the victims….”
Kate 20:25 on 2019-11-12 Permalink
Jack, Metro is a legit paper these days. The columnists are thoughtful and they often get good local stories nobody else is following.
I used to pick up the paper version when I had to take the metro every day, but now that I’m taking the bus I make sure I look over the website in the mornings.