The suspension of a University of Ottawa teacher after she used a slur in her class caused an uproar in Quebec media and politics. Multiple editorials in every major newspaper in the province — most written by white journalists — came to the defence of the white teacher. "Black people have to suffer this word, whereas white people can write it, say it, explain it, without ever having to suffer from it." A way forwardAlexandra Mayard, an UQAM law student, says the discussion in Quebec could have the effect of educating people about the word's harm. 'The word itself is hate'Josiane N'tchoreret-Mbiamany, a communications student at the University of Ottawa, says students have a right to feel uncomfortable and fight back.

Source: CBC News October 22, 2020 23:51 UTC