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Critics say common narrative obscures realities of how race relations really play out in country as a fledgling conversation is finally under way
They sat calmly
on the hot pavement; their black and gold outfits a jarring contrast to the sea of rainbow flags and banners surrounding them. Minutes earlier the parade – the crown jewel of Toronto’s month-long Pride celebrations – had been in full swing,its floats heaving through the city’s main arteries alongside thousands of revellers.
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Source: theguardian.com

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