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On this episode of Le Run Down I was lucky to connect with marathoner, community leader and Parkdale co-captain, Michelle Kay.

She was more of a sprinter growing up but found an appreciation for distance running after joining the iconic Parkdale Road Runners.

As a leader and organizer, Michelle's been able to inspire those around her, and has been working within the run community to help raise awareness of anti-asian hate and social injustice.

News Notes:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/23/world/asia/china-ultramarathon-deaths.html

https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/balestrini-duchene-break-canadian-50k-records/

https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/cam-levins-hits-olympic-standard-with-21014-marathon-in-austria/

Episode Notes:

Michelle K (@yo_mk) • Instagram photos and videos

Parkdale Roadrunners (@parkdaleroadrunners) • Instagram photos and videos

@chinatownrunners • Instagram photos and videos

News:

CBS News - Texas Governor Abbott says he will sign a bill that prevents cities from defunding police

AFP Fact Check - Black Lives Matter did not voice support for Hamas

The Independent - George Floyd anniversary: The death toll that shows little has changed since his murder shocked the world

ABC13 Houston - 23 Houston police shootings in the last year, but no video released

How to Help:

Black Lives Matter - Ways You Can Help

Black Lives Matter Canada

Montreal-Based Racial Justice Organizations

List of American and Canadian Bail Funds

Educational Materials:

Reclaim The Block - Resources and Downloads

Critical Resistance - Abolish Policing

Critical Resistance - Breaking Down the Prison Industrial Complex video series

Second Thought - America's Police Problem

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