diversity in law

How Quami Fredrick Got Busted

December 31, 2008 17:59

We previously wondered how The Star discovered that Quami Fredrick used a fake degree to get into Osgoode. Yesterday, The Star revealed how they came across the information, Frederick’s name is on a list of bogus-degree buyers compiled by U.S. Homeland Security and Secret Service agents who...

Middle Passage Law Series

December 29, 2008 20:22

“Contemplation, Reflection, Insights and Resolutions” It is the end of another year, tis the season to be jolly and all that jazz. However, tis the season for something else – no not the holiday blues, though no doubt some will be suffering from this ailment. What I am referring to is f...

Is the Past Dead?

December 03, 2008 10:12

Part of the Middle Passage Law Series ‘It’s always about slavery. It happened sooooo long ago, why not just get over it’ or ‘I am over it?’ Get over it, you say, get over it. Why yes, I couldn’t agree more. That’s correct, I said I agreed. ‘WHAT? What are you sayin...

The Legal Intersection Between Sexuality and Race

October 31, 2008 03:01

What do Sikh immigrants to B.C. almost a century ago have to do with gay issues? Everything. Or, maybe nothing. On Oct. 24, 2008 I saw a film, Rex vs Singh, a 20-min. short film on a legal case from B.C. in 1915. The event was hosted by Standing Against Queer Discrimination (SAQD) as part of a film...

What’s in a Name?

October 30, 2008 02:10

Middle Passage Law Series “What’s in a name?” Answer: something, nothing or perhaps everything. The Middle Passage name was carefully chosen and is the everything of the series. A little confused, let me explain. YES, I will make the admission right away, the name is intentionally provocative – just...