The Skin We're In

"It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy—white settlers deny Black communities the necessities of life, then blame us for the social dysfunction that follows" ~ D. Cole

Desmond Cole is a Canadian journalist, activist, author, and broadcaster who lives in Toronto, Ontario. Cole used to host a weekly radio program on Newstalk 1010 and was previously a columnist for the Toronto Star. Cole's activism has received national attention, specifically on the issues of police carding, racial discrimination, and dismantling systemic racism. He was the subject of a 2017 CBC Television documentary, The Skin We're In. His first book, The Skin We're In: A Year of Black Resistance and Power, was released at the beginning of this year.

- Watch Desmond's TED Talk: "Public Safety is Anti-Black"