People immigrate for the opportunities and the possibilities that a new environment offers. However, immigration can also come at a high cost. Immigrants in general and first-generation immigrants precisely frequently encounter psychological, social, cultural, and economic barriers they often face without adequate resources. Single-mother immigrants are especially vulnerable…

The inspiration for this reflection came from a personal experience using dating apps as a black and African woman in Canada.

A couple of years ago, after a divorce following my move to Montreal, my reality as a single mother and working student with limited time for social interactions made dating apps an optimal dating option. It was also the first time I dated in a predominantly white environment. I was surprised by the amount of specific ethnic and animalistic allusions that came as compliments from my interactions with men from other races. Sexual interactions as starter conversations were also the norm, even for those considered serious dating apps.

The creative process for designers involves taking inspiration from external sources, which includes aesthetics from diverse cultures. When designers make a choice to take inspiration from a specific culture, most often, they are not aware that they become active participants in a cultural exchange. Cultural exchange is a beautiful thing. But when done carelessly, it could quickly become Cultural appropriation.

Today, the structure of power is changing. It is unclear who deserves it and how long one keeps it. New generations have learned to challenge authority and not shy from being vocal about it. While they understand the importance of power and the need for systems and structures, they are also more intentional with their approach to power, who owns it and how it is used.

My feminism journey started very early in my childhood. Way before I even know what being a feminist is. I was this curious and confused little girl just trying to make sense of her world, with the intuition that things could be done differently for women. As a child, I used to ask many questions followed by why’s and “why not”? As many answers still didn’t make sense.

The Iranian women's revolution has been in full swing since the killing of Mahsa Jina Amini on September 16th, 2022. Women of Iran are demanding freedom. Three weeks ago, the majority of Iran's parliament signed an open letter to the country's judiciary demanding to issue death sentences to protesters (about 15 000) who have been arrested (BBC News, November 2022). Yes, you read it right! About 15,000 people risk facing the death penalty for protesting for basic human rights.

October 24 marked a momentous event for the fight against discrimination in Quebec, or it was what we all hoped for. The Quebec court ruling to stop police from proceeding to vehicle interception without a valid reason, aimed to send a clear and loud message that racial profiling will no longer be tolerated. For many of us, this brought hope for a more inclusive society. But, unfortunately, this spark of hope failed short as we witnessed Quebec Prime Minister's reaction to this decision.

The first recorded use of the term "Oppression Olympic" was by Elizabeth "Betita" Martínez in a conversation with Angela Davis in 1993. It happens when marginalized groups are made to believe they must compete for limited resources and attention and that their oppression is more deeply felt than another group.

Lately, I have witnessed its dynamic within the feminist movement, and precisely I feel, amongst African feminists.

I have heard many complaints about marginalized groups' anger.

It saddens me that it is often used as a way to discredit rightful claims or cry for justice instead of being seen as an opportunity to open a dialogue and seek to understand the root cause of marginalized groups' anger in the first place.