Penina Simon
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Special IssueDecolonizing Concordia’s Art History Department
Concordia has a reputation for being very progressive for its student activism and the small steps the administration is making to open the conversation. The university holds a lot of events for Black and Indigenous folks, people of colour, LGBTQA+ individuals and other marginalized groups.
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Fringe ArtsTheatre Review: “Bite Your Tongue” with Laughter at the Fringe Fest
“Bite Your Tongue” addresses the difficulties that arise with coming out, and what it is like to be in the limbo stage between being closeted and out. Being marginalized always comes with the need to be the best version of yourself-the characters experience this on stage, too.
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Theatre Review: “Greasy” Triumphs at the Fringe Festival
Featuring two female leads, Greasy, a parody of the 1978 musical Grease , is an example of gender diversity⎯the play features characters who express their gender in different ways, creating a space where some underrepresented women are seen and heard on stage.
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OpinionsIf You Don’t Listen to Disabled People, Your “Help” Isn’t Helpful
Please listen to disabled people, please respect our autonomy and our consent.
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Fringe ArtsConcert Review: STARS Shined Brighter Than Ever in Montreal
After 17 years of making music together, STARS has recently released their latest album. Recently, they returned to Montreal put on a show.
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Special IssueThe Consequences of Being Disbelieved by Your Doctor
Women and non-binary people often spend hours on end on waiting lists and then in waiting rooms, only to hear the same words spoken to them over and over again.
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OpinionsRaise Your Voice in Support of the Muslim Community
Islamophobia and racism don’t suddenly disappear once the next news story comes along. We need to continue conversation between Muslim and non-Muslim individuals.
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OpinionsLet’s Decolonize Our City’s Streets
When we name streets, buildings, schools, and towns after these people, we are placing them in a position of honour. We are approving their actions and saying that these are people who should be remembered.
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OpinionsThe STM Has an Accessibility Problem
Too many metro stations and bus stops aren’t wheelchair accessible.
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Overcoming the Trauma and Hate: Documentary Sheds Light on Inuit LGBT Communities
A film shot on site in Iqualit Nunavut that focuses on the changing perspectives of the Inuit LGBT community.
