Posts tagged black-jury-box
BLACK IN THE JURY BOX: YOUNG, GIFTED AND BLACK

For decades, lawyers and advocates have fought for the rights of Black people in the Canadian justice system. Here are some of the rising stars of the next generation.

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BLACK IN THE JURY BOX: MEDIA IS THE MESSAGE

Crime reporting is one of the oldest forms of journalism. It tells us who should be feared and who should be punished for tearing the social fabric. But its often sensational approach has consequences: It demonizes Black people with exaggerated portrayals of their criminality, and invites the rest of society to do the same.

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BLACK IN THE JURY BOX: THE CONVICTION GAP

Racial bias plays a role in jury deliberations and weighs heavily on trial outcomes. So why are the courts still reluctant to admit it?

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BLACK IN THE JURY BOX: SYSTEMIC BARRIERS

Systemic barriers in Ontario guarantee that Black people are vetted out of jury selection from the start. Journalist Eternity Martis explains who gets chosen for Ontario juries – and why it matters that the answer is rarely Black people.

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