Summer 2023 student led project by Enoch McAtee Abstract More than a disheartening statistic and stereotype – gun violence is a palpable force, and its repercussions reverberate, etching deep scars on the psyche of the Jane-Finch community. My Prophetic Voices— Reverend Sky Starr and Benjamin Osei—are indispensable in understanding the layered dimensions of gun violence. Their steady commitment to addressing violent crime through the lens … The post Gun violence in Jane and Finch: Unp...| The Awakening Project
Summer 2023 student led project by Nicholas Damiano Abstract Queerphobia and 2SLGBTQ+ discrimination have been issues that have been present in religious communities for a long time leading to exclusion and hatred of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals from these communities that has runoff into other aspects of the world. It is important to understand how religious communities have contributed to difficulties faced by the queer community and … The post 2SLGBTQ+ Folks & Faith in Canada appeared first on T...| The Awakening Project
Summer 2023 student led project by Reanne Kurien In the bustling metropolis of Toronto, where the allure of prosperity meets the stark contrast of economic disparities, a pressing and multifaceted issue persists- poverty and homelessness. My project delves into this issue, focusing on the intersection of social justice and faith. The Prophetic Voice I explored was Rick Tobias, a renowned advocate for the homeless and … The post Poverty and Homelessness in Toronto appeared first on The Aw...| The Awakening Project