Scholar, poet and tireless activist El Jones — a former Winnipegger — with Winnipeg-based community advocate Mandela Kuet provided a strong base and outlined steps that need to be taken, in trying to understand the idea of defunding. Community advocate Mandela Kuet: “There’s overpolicing when it comes to newcomers, youth and families." Mandela Kuet, who sits on this committee, also gave insightful perspectives on the overwhelming presence of police within inner city communities. NDP MLA Uzoma Asagwara speaks at the Justice 4 Black Lives rally in front of the Manitoba Legislative Building on June 5, 2020. CBC's Uncensored — a show airing on Information Radio, Thursdays at 7:35 a.m. CT — explores the realities facing Black communities in Canada, including Manitoba.

Source: CBC News October 08, 2020 09:56 UTC