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People knew street checks were racist. But it took ages to see the policing tool banned, and the province undermined Black communities along the way. In this week’s feature story, we look at where the fight against systemic racism goes now.

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Finally, police can’t just stop people under the guise of street checks any more. Will banning one racist tactic change the systemic issues that have pained Halifax’s Black community for decades?

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Halifax’s most decorated playwright continues to shine.

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