While the concept of a hate crime is well developed in Canada, the consequences for perpetrating one are not.  In this episode, Stephanie shares her experience as victim of a racially motivated assault, and then we discuss the problems with the Criminal Code of Canada in addressing hate crimes.

While the concept of a hate crime is well developed in Canada, the consequences for perpetrating one are not. In this episode, Stephanie shares her experience as victim of a racially motivated assault, and then we discuss the problems with the Criminal Code of Canada in addressing hate crimes.

Episode 10- Experienced: The Train Station Incident and What is a Hate Crime?

We have been taught that there are certain topics you don't broach in "mixed company"--  but we don't like or follow this rule.  By sharing news, our stories and the stories of others, we hope to give people a better sense of understanding multiracial identities and to create a new cultural lexicon to work with in talking about race with people of all races.   Join the conversation by emailing inmixedcopodcast (at) gmail.com.

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We have been taught that there are certain topics you don't broach in "mixed company"-- but we don't like or follow this rule. By sharing news, our stories and the stories of others, we hope to give people a better sense of understanding multiracial identities and to create a new cultural lexicon to work with in talking about race with people of all races. Join the conversation by emailing inmixedcopodcast (at) gmail.com.

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Episode 10- Experienced: The Train Station Incident and What is a Hate Crime?

Episode 10- Experienced: The Train Station Incident and What is a Hate Crime?