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Diversity is Strength: Racial Justice Roundtable

The CFL and the CFL Players Association present a roundtable discussion hosted by Donnovan Bennett featuring alumni, coaching personnel and current players as they discuss their personal experiences with prejudice and discrimination.

O'Leary: Talking DIS Racial Justice Roundtable with Donnovan Bennett

After hosting the Diversity Is Strength Racial Justice Roundtable, Donnovan Bennett talks with CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary about the panel and conversations it created.

The Waggle, Ep.230: Brandon Bridge from QB to policing & the BLM Movement

Donnovan Bennett is joined by former QB Brandon Bridge to talk about his football career and his recent transition to policing and the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Argos, MLSE add Senior Vice President, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Toronto Argonauts and MLSE announced today that Teri Dennis-Davies will join the organization next month as Senior Vice President, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

The Waggle, Ep. 228: The first lady of the Grey Cup, Dayna Spiring

Dayna Spiring is the Chair of the Blue Bombers and last year she made history. Donnovan speaks with Dayna about her path to being the first woman to have her name inscribed on the Grey Cup.

In Their Words

Shivers: Racial tensions are at an all-time high

Chattel, noose, hang, murder, hate, bombing, confederate, plantation, slave, blood, whiplash, bondage, race, anguish, frustration, Jim crow, flogged, bigot, and privilege. How do these words make you feel? I attended Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in South Phoenix, Arizona. During this time in the 1990’s I was taught at an incredibly young age, to protest for what is right and fair in America. Rosa Parks (one of my heroes) made a decision to sit at the front of a bus ...

Ed Hervey: The Fatigue of Racism

BC Lions general manager Ed Hervey has a conversation about racial discrimination and how to action change.

Brandon Alexander: ‘That could have been me'

Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ defensive back Brandon Alexander writes of his experiences with racism.

Tyrell Sutton: Questioning the future of injustice

Montreal Alouettes running back Tyrell Sutton writes about his experiences following the protests against racism, discrimination and inequality.

Jamar Wall: 'Let’s take this opportunity to unite and be the change'

Calgary Stampeders defensive back Jamar Wall writes of his experience being racially profiled and how to action change.

Nate Behar writes a powerful essay on race and understanding

Free agent receiver Nate Behar has written a moving and eloquent essay on race and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Features

O'Leary: Former Ticat Terrence Campbell finding his way with San Jose P.D.

Former Hamilton Tiger-Cat Terrence Campbell tells CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary why he joined the San Jose Police Department and how he’s trying to make a difference as protests take place across the United States and into Canada.

O'Leary: Bowen's story resonates 16 years later

For Orlando Bowen, George Floyd’s killing brought back all of the horrible memories of his own encounter with police 16 years ago. He shared that experience and how it impacted his life on The Waggle this week.

CFL players come together to speak out against racism

Led by James Wilder Jr., a number of CFL players spoke out against racism on Tuesday.

Adams Jr.: 'I want to know more ways I can help'

Montreal Alouettes starting quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. put a call out on Twitter Friday for suggestions as to where to donate his stimulus check.

Pods that tackle the topic

The Waggle, Ep.213: Henoc Muamba on growing tensions and how to action change

Alouettes LB Henoc Muamba joins Donnovan and Davis as they discuss the ongoing tensions and protests and how sports is reacting. They also discuss the Henoc’s newest venture, ‘Muamba Moments’.

The Waggle, Ep.214: Behar, Bowen speaking out & taking action

Nate Behar and Orlando Bowen guest to talk about a week where both were using their platforms to speak about the injustice experienced in their lives.