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In this episode of Activists Make History, Peggy Nash sits down with Sandy Hudson—organizer, author, and co-founder of Black Lives Matter – Toronto. Reflecting on the movement’s grassroots foundations, Hudson shows the value of Canadian organizing for racial justice and shares insights from her new book Defund: Black Lives, Policing, and Safety for All.
From challenging the status quo to creating safer communities through collective action, their conversation shows what it takes to create lasting change, offering a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers, but about showing up, standing together, and refusing to accept injustice as inevitable.
Tune into Activists Make History to hear how bold, community-rooted activism can make a real difference. This series has been made possible with the generous support of Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union.
