The Black Legal Action Centre provides FREE legal assistance to low and no income Black Ontarians. If you believe you’ve been discriminated based on anti-Black racism in education, employment, housing, etc. call us at 416-597-5831 / 1-877-736-9406 ✊🏿

📅 Holiday Closure Notice: Our office will close on December 24, 2024 and reopens on January 2, 2025. We wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season!

On this Human Rights Day, we honor the resilience and strength of Black communities around the world. Let’s continue to fight for justice, equality, and the recognition of fundamental human rights for all. Together, we can create a world free from discrimination and oppression.

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let's come together to celebrate and highlight persons with unique abilities. Let's commit to making our communities more inclusive and supportive for all. #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights #BLAC

We honour the people fighting to counter racism with justice in our society, and raising awareness about the persistent issue of modern slavery. While we commemorate the progress made, we must recognize that millions of Black people still endure human trafficking, forced labour

Violence against women isn’t just about gender—it’s about power, inequality, and systemic oppression. Black women, face heightened risks. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Canadian Women’s Foundation or ShelterSafe at 1-888-346-5643. We must act now.

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor all trans identifying individuals—especially Black trans people—lost to violence, systemic oppression, and hate. Together, we stand for a future where all can live authentically and safely. #TDOR #Translivesmatter #JusticeForAl

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BLAC envisions a society in which Black people are able to fully participate in society. The eradication of poverty is a necessary step to achieve this vision. We do our part by assisting low and no-income Black People across Ontario with their legal issues in this area of law.

Want to get more involved in the community? Join our Legal Committee!! Details in the photo.

With 95.1% of our community being subject to at least one traumatic event in our lifetime, at some point or another a Black person will have trauma that needs to be meaningfully addressed. Make a plan to speak with someone about your mental health today! #BLAC #HealthIsWealth

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Register Today: Know Your Rights: Parents Guide to Child Advocacy in School Tickets, Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Register today! Temporary and Permanent Residence Pathways for Child Welfare Survivors - CLEO Connect

Justice pas-à-pas partage des informations sur la nouvelle voie d'accès à la résidence permanente pour les personnes qui étaient prises en charge comme enfants : https://t.co/2yLm4Er731

Steps to Justice has information on the new permanent residence pathway for people who were in care as children. Read more here: https://t.co/9SralSb5Rh

Happy International Day for People of African Descent! Remember to celebrate this weekend. Black joy is so necessary in this world that is constantly trying to keep us down.

Modern day slavery can be found in many different countries and is marked in several ways. Canada is no exception, Human Trafficking is one form of modern-day slavery. Human trafficking is of significant concern to BLAC as 67% of reported trafficking takes place in Ontario.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! The Board of Directors of the Black Legal Action Centre has appointed @demarhewitt as the new Executive Director and General Counsel. Check out our website for more information https://t.co/JhyIKhIQbH

Our reflection on Emancipation Day! The Case of Nancy a Black Woman (Supreme Court of New Brunswick) Check out the full reflection on our website: https://t.co/iugOfReRhD