Diversity in children’s literature

1. You know the Canadian children's book industry claims it has one of the most diverse book collections. [2 shaking head] 1. It's not true. 2. Most of the characters are white. 1. Absolutely. School Read more [...]...
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Think like a ghorra

1. Yo man you got to get on that program. Get your **** together bro. 2. Yeah. 1. Just show up on time. Make it pro. You gotta think like a ghorra. [laugh]...
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Rizkallah

[James Rizkallah flashes across the screen.] 1. James Rizkallah. Does he work here? 2. Yes he does. 1. Is he Arabic? 2. Yes he is. [At that moment, James walks by.] 2. James, this gentleman was wondering Read more [...]...
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Think like a ghorra

1. Oh, I never knew you could gift that way. 2. Yeah, give them something of worth, not always just legos and toys. 1. Yes, seriously. You could give books too. Wow. 2. Something that challenges their Read more [...]...
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You know who saved him?

1. The German's don't like anyone else but themselves. 2. Yeah? 1. Yeah. 2. Well I knew a black guy from there, he said the same thing. But it isn't Germany, Europe doesn't like anyone but themselves. Read more [...]...
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I don’t care

1. What's your backround? 2. Indian. 1. Ohhh there's some tension. 2. What do you mean? 1. Between Pakistan and India. 2. Yeah.... 1. There's always tension. 2. Not really a good topic to discuss. There Read more [...]...
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Leaving Islam

[At the checkout in a store] 1. Are you Muslim? 2. Yes. 1. Convert? 2. [smile] Yes. 1. Really? 2. Yes. 1. Why? [smile, pause] 1. You have come to the dark site. [smile] Wasn't it a shock for your family? 2. Read more [...]...
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Get it in

1. Yes brother 2. Get it in. 1. Yes! Workin'! 2. Go at it like a @#$%^^ [laugh] 1. I was in Chicago and saw this Muhammad Ali exhibit. 2. Yeah. 1. One of his messages was, I'd rather suffer now and live Read more [...]...
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God keeps his promises

[Taking the weeds out of my driveway. A neighbour and his friend are talking.] 1. Yeah man, I’m out. 2. Just remember, God is good and God keeps his promises. 1. Know that. 2. Know that!...
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People think you’re Christian?

1. Where you from? 2. Hamilton. You? 1. Here. But what's your background? 2. Kurdish. 1. Oh. People think you're Christian when you're walking around? White girl! 2. Yeah, totally. I was walking by Read more [...]...
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