BY ADRIAN REECE

Representation in the workforce has been a topic of conversation for years, particularly in positions of influence, where people can shift laws and create fair policies for all races. Representation in the legal system is an even more talked about subject, with many Black men being subjected to racism in courts and not being given fair sentencing by judges.

The fear of Black men entering the system is something that plagues mothers and fathers as they watch their children grow up.

Blink Equity, a company led by Pako Tshiamala, has created an audit called the Blink Score. This audit targets law firms and seeks to identify specific practices reflecting racial diversity among them in Toronto. A score is given based on a few key performance indicators. These KPIs include hiring practices, retention of diverse talent, and racial representation at every level.

The Blink Score project aims to analyze law firms in Ontario with more than 50 lawyers. The Blink Score is a measurement tool that holds law firms accountable for their representation. Firms will be ranked, and the information will be made public for anyone to access.

This process is ambitious and seeks to give Canadian citizens a glimpse into how many people are represented across the legal field. While more and more people have access to higher education, there is still a gap between obtaining that higher education and working in a setting where change can be made. The corporate world, at its highest points, is almost always one race across the board, and very rarely do people of colour get into their ranks. They are made out to be an example of how anyone from a particular race can achieve success. However, this is the exception, not the rule. Nepotism plays a role in societal success; connections are a factor, and loyalty to race, even if people are acquainted.

People of colour comprise 16% of the total lawyers across the province. Positions at all levels range from 6% to 27%. These numbers display the racial disparity among law practitioners in positions of influence. Becoming a lawyer is undoubtedly a huge accomplishment. Still, when entering the workforce with other seasoned professionals, your academic accolades become second to your professional achievements and your position in the company.

What do these rankings ultimately mean? A potential for DEI-inclusive practices, perhaps? That isn’t something that someone would want in this kind of profession. This kind of audit also opens law firms up to intense criticism from people who put merit above all other aspects of professional advancement. On the other hand, there is a potential for firms to receive clientele based on their blink score, with higher ones having the chance to bring in more race-based clients who can help that law firm grow.

It is only the beginning, and changes will undoubtedly be made in the legal field as Blink Equity continues to dive deep into the gap between people of colour and decision-making roles in these law firms. This audit has the power to shift the power scale, and place people of colour in higher positions. There are hierarchies in any profession, and while every Lawyer is qualified to do what they are trained to do, it is no shock that some are considerably better than others at their jobs. The ones who know how to use this audit to their advantage will rise above the others and create a representative image for themselves among their population.

BY SIMONE J. SMITH

We are living in a world where promises of health and safety came packaged in a tiny vial, one injection was promoted by powerful governments, supported by respected institutions, and championed by legacy media worldwide. Sadly, beneath the surface, a darker truth emerged.

Reports from around the globe began to tell a different story—one that was not covered in the news cycles or press conferences. Families torn apart by unexpected losses, communities impacted in ways that few could have foreseen, and millions questioning what they had been told to believe.

Those who dared to question were silenced or dismissed (the Toronto Caribbean Newspaper being one of those sources). “Trust the science,” we were told. “It’s for the greater good.” As time went on, the truth became impossible to ignore.

Now, I bring more news to light—information that demands your attention and scrutiny. The time to passively listen has passed; this is the moment to understand what’s really at stake.

I reviewed an interview with Naomi Wolf, journalist and CEO of Daily Clout, which detailed the serious vaccine-related injuries that Pfizer and the FDA knew of by early 2021, but tried to hide from the public. I was introduced to “The Pfizer Papers: Pfizer’s Crimes Against Humanity.” What I learned is that Pfizer knew about the inadequacies of its COVID-19 vaccine trials and the vaccine’s many serious adverse effects, and so did the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA promoted the vaccines anyway — and later tried to hide the data from the public.

To produce “The Pfizer Papers,” Naomi, and Daily Clout Chief Operations Officer Amy Kelly convened thousands of volunteer scientists and doctors to analyze Pfizer data and supplementary data from other public reporting systems to capture the full scope of the vaccines’ effects. They obtained the data from the Public Health and Medical Professionals for Transparency, a group of more than 30 medical professionals and scientists who sued the FDA in 2021 and forced the agency to release the data, after the FDA refused to comply with a Freedom of Information Act request.

It was then that the federal court ordered the agency to release 450,000 internal documents pertaining to the licensing of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The data release was significantly and the documents so highly technical and scientific that according to Naomi, “No journalist could have the bandwidth to go through them all.”

The “Pfizer Papers” analysts found over 42,000 case reports detailing 158,893 adverse events reported to Pfizer in the first three months The centerpiece of “The Pfizer Papers” is the effect that the vaccine had on human reproduction. The papers reveal that Pfizer knew early on that the shots were causing menstrual issues. The company reported to the FDA that 72% of the recorded adverse events were in women. Of those, about 16% involved reproductive disorders and functions. In the clinical trials, thousands of women experienced: daily bleeding, hemorrhaging, and passing of tissue, and many other women reported that their menstrual cycle stopped completely.

Pfizer was aware that lipid nanoparticles from the shots accumulated in the ovaries and crossed the placental barrier, compromising the placenta and keeping nutrients from the baby in utero. According to the data, babies had to be delivered early, and women were hemorrhaging in childbirth.

Let us take us to another part of the world, where research has been done on other pharmaceutical companies. A group of Argentine scientists identified 55 chemical elements — not listed on package inserts — in the: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, CanSino, Sinopharm and Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines (according to a study published last week in the International Journal of Vaccine Theory, Practice, and Research).

The samples also contained 11 of the 15 rare earth elements (they are heavier, silvery metals often used in manufacturing). These chemical elements, which include lanthanum, cerium and gadolinium, are lesser known to the general public than heavy metals, but have been shown to be highly toxic. By the end of 2023, global researchers had identified 24 undeclared chemical elements in the COVID-19 vaccine formulas.

Vaccines often include excipients — additives used as preservatives, adjuvants, stabilizers, or for other purposes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), substances used in the manufacture of a vaccine, but not listed in the contents of the final product should be listed somewhere in the package insert. Why is this important? Well, researchers argue it is because excipients can include allergens and other “hidden dangers” for vaccine recipients.

In one lot of the AstraZeneca vaccine, researchers identified 15 chemical elements, of which 14 were undeclared. In the other lot, they detected 21 elements of which 20 were undeclared. In the CanSino vial, they identified 22 elements, of which 20 were undeclared.

The three Pfizer vials contained 19, 16 and 21-23 undeclared elements respectively. The Moderna vials contained 21 and between 16-29 undeclared elements. The Sinopharm vials contained between 17-23 undeclared elements and the Sputnik V contained between 19-25 undetected elements.

“All of the heavy metals detected are linked to toxic effects on human health,” the researchers wrote. Although the metals occurred in different frequencies, many were present across multiple samples.

I am not going to go any further with this; I think you get the picture. We have been sold wolf cookies, very dangerous ones. These pharmaceutical companies must be held accountable. I am proud of anyone who has gone after them for retribution, and have received it. Regardless, in many ways, there is no repayment for a healthy life.

REFERENCES:

https://ijvtpr.com/index.php/IJVTPR/article/view/111

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/why-a-judge-ordered-fda-to-release-covid-19-vaccine-data-pronto

https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender_category/toxic-exposures/

Pfizer’s ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ — and Legacy Media’s Failure to Report on Them

55 Undeclared Chemical Elements — Including Heavy Metals — Found in COVID Vaccines

Public Health and Medical Professionals for Transparency

FDA Should Need Only ‘12 Weeks’ to Release Pfizer Data, Not 75 Years, Plaintiff Calculates

Judge Gives FDA 8 Months, Not 75 Years, to Produce Pfizer Safety Data

Most Studies Show COVID Vaccine Affects Menstrual Cycles, BMJ Review Finds

Report 38: Women Have Two and a Half Times Higher Risk of Adverse Events Than Men. Risk to Female Reproductive Functions Is Higher Still.

BY SIMONE J. SMITH

Our two young representatives Daz, and Sal bravely took a trip to a land adorned with prehistoric ferns and towering trees. In the distance, they heard the sounds of distant roars, and the soft hum of animatronics filled the air.

They were welcomed to a world lost in time. A world where giants roamed, and danger lurked around every corner. They begin to wander through a lush, prehistoric forest. Towering Brachiosaurus necks pierce the canopy, while a herd of Stegosaurus graze peacefully. A T-Rex emerges from the undergrowth, its menacing roar echoing through the forest. Daz, and Sal gasped in awe and excitement.

Suddenly, the scene transitions to a dimly lit, underwater environment. A massive Plesiosaur glides gracefully through the water, its long neck stretching towards the surface. A Mosasaurus, its jaws wide open, lunges at a smaller marine reptile. The children watch in breathless anticipation.

They put on VR headsets and are transported to a prehistoric world. The children dodge flying Pterodactyls and narrowly escape the clutches of a Velociraptor.

Step into a world dominated by colossal creatures. Witness the gentle giants of the Jurassic period. Dive into the depths of the prehistoric oceans and encounter the fearsome creatures that ruled the waves. Uncover the secrets of the past and become a paleontologist for a day. Immerse yourself in a virtual reality experience and come face-to-face with the most terrifying predators. I am talking about an exciting exhibition that opened up in October called Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience

I want to first thank our young explorers for visiting Dinos Alive and sharing their experience with us. I also had an opportunity to speak with Eric Paquette (Spokesman for Dinos Alive, and he shared a little bit more with me. “It was catered for Toronto. It has been around the world, and has been carefully curated for this market. We didn’t want to just put dinosaurs in an exhibit.”

“There are photo ops galore,” Eric tells me. “There are so many dinosaurs. Exhibition Hub flew from Brussels and they created something great for families in an environment that kids don’t know they are learning. It starts with smaller dinosaurs, and we build off of that. Attention span of children is shorter, and the more impressive dinosaur comes as you walk through the exhibit. A kid’s perspective is very different from ours. The magic is when they scale themselves to the dinosaurs. They are mesmerized by it all. They are trying to understand the dynamics of it all.”

“There are mainstream dinosaurs, but there are some surprises. You will have to come and see.”

“What other types of technology are used to create the immersive experience,” I asked?

“There are so many cool technological elements in the experience: there is an aquarium and a room with projections with prehistoric beasts that you would have found million years ago. There are balls on the floor, and the projections interact with the movement. For just a moment, the children are involved. We have the sketch and post, and you can see your creation coming alive as a dinosaur. Then there is VR, and it puts you right into the experience. You can get tricked so easily to believe that it is real.”

“I have one more question Eric, how does the exhibition encourage children to become interested in science and paleontology?”

“Children have passions, and sometimes they don’t know where they land. It is entertaining and engaging, but they are learning. It makes you want to see and understand what is around you. There are plaque cards that are easy to read. It helps you appreciate what is around you.”

Unleash your child’s inner explorer at Dinos Alive! Book your adventure today.

Opening Hours: (Time Slots Available Every Half Hour):

• Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: From 9:00 To 18:00
• Tuesdays: Closed
• Fridays: From 10:00 To 19:00
• Saturdays: From 9:00 To 19:00
• Sundays: From 9:00 To 17:00

Duration: The Visit Will Take Around 45-70 Minutes

Location: 30 Hanover Road, North York, Ontario, M3K 0E2, Downsview Airport Lands (YZD), Toronto

Age Requirement: All Ages!