Do we want to continue lifting up And celebrating these individuals Without at least...

[indistinct chattering] Irene moore davis: Do we want to continue lifting up And celebrating these individuals Without at least acknowledging with detail What it was that they
were engaged in, How they gained
their wealth, And in fact, The role that people
of african descent, Even against their will, Were playing in building this nation, Clearing the land, Making it possible for these communities to form And to be so prosperous. [solemn music] ♪ Dr. Dorothy williams: It's important for canadians to have a real discussion About the roots of conflict here in this country, The roots of racism, Our own systemic racist issues stemming from Our own history of enslavement. We didn't copy the
united states, We had our own
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