@MatthewByard

Former reporter for the https://xitter.cf/t.co/HW7WfIUpZI / @HfxExaminer covering stories in the Black community: https://xitter.cf/t.co/W8tikPcUFo

Joined January 2021
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Advocate challenges dismissal of DND employee after 30 years with the Canadian military

As we celebrate this year's Black History Month, this special editi...

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Justice Institute alleges systemic racism at Nova Scotia’s Crown prosecutor’s office - Black Nova Scotia News blacknsnews.ca/justice-insti…
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New union for Black artists launches in Nova Scotia to fight for fair wages, more protections - Black Nova Scotia News blacknsnews.ca/new-union-for…
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Halifax constable referred to restorative justice for 2020 assault on Black teen [VIDEO] - Black Nova Scotia News blacknsnews.ca/halifax-const… #BlackScotia #halifaxnoise #Kkkanada #BlackLivesMatter #Halifax #NovaScotia #Canada
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Black man threatened at gunpoint by Halifax cop in 2021 sues HRM - Black Nova Scotia News blacknsnews.ca/black-man-thr… #BlackScotia #halifaxnoise #Kkkanada #BlackLivesMatter #Halifax #NovaScotia #Canada
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Stats Canada data show income, housing disparities between Black, white Nova Scotians [INFOGRAPHICS] - Black Nova Scotia News blacknsnews.ca/ans-data/ #BlackScotia #halifaxnoise #Kkkanada #BlackLivesMatter #Halifax #NovaScotia #Canada #BlackNews #BLM
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Desmond Inquiry Final Report Delayed Again [AUDIO] - Black Nova Scotia News blacknsnews.ca/desmond-inqui… #BlackScotia #halifaxnoise #Kkkanada #BlackLivesMatter #Halifax #NovaScotia #Canada #BlackNews #BLM
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Kirk Johnson recounts legal battle with Mike Sanford and Halifax Regional Police - Black Nova Scotia News blacknsnews.ca/kirk-johnson-… #BlackScotia #halifaxnoise #Kkkanada #BlackLivesMatter #Halifax #NovaScotia #Canada #BlackNews #BLM
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Justice institute to use federal funds to help Black Nova Scotians understand legal rights by @MatthewByard halifaxexaminer.ca/black-nov…

Justice institute to use federal funds to help Black Nova Scotians understand legal rights

The federal Department of Justice will spend $607,200 over three years for a Justice Partnership and Innovation Program.

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Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society’s new advisor to work on equity, access plan by @MatthewByard halifaxexaminer.ca/black-nov…

Nova Scotia Barristers' Society's new advisor to work on equity, access plan

Vanessa Fells, director at African Nova Scotian Decade for People of African Descent, to start new role at Barristers' Society on Mar. 10.

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Two brothers to coach teams in event honouring Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes by @MatthewByard halifaxexaminer.ca/black-nov…

Two brothers to coach teams in event honouring Colored Hockey League of the Maritimes

Percy and John Paris will coach opposing teams in a match set for Saturday in Dartmouth.

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‘Going through hell:’ Black HRM worker speaks at panel on equity, inclusion in workplace by @MatthewByard halifaxexaminer.ca/black-nov…
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Scholarship named in honour of health advocate to be awarded to Black students in Nova Scotia by @MatthewByard halifaxexaminer.ca/health/sc…

Scholarship named in honour of health advocate to be awarded to Black students in Nova Scotia -...

Two students studying health professions will be awarded the Phyllis Marsh-Jarvis Memorial Scholarship.

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African Nova Scotian Justice Institute to continue ‘invisible’ legal work with renewed funding by @MatthewByard halifaxexaminer.ca/black-nov…

African Nova Scotian Justice Institute to continue 'invisible' legal work with renewed funding

Institute's interim acting director Robert Wright said they've hired staff, established a law firm, and are serving clients from across the province.

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Inclusion discussion, performances, gala all part of Africa society Black History month events by @MatthewByard halifaxexaminer.ca/black-nov…

Inclusion discussion, performances, gala all part of Africa society Black History Month events -...

Africa Festival of Arts and Culture Society hosting events from Feb. 7 to 11.

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Angela Simmonds resigns as Preston MLA, deputy Speaker by @MatthewByard halifaxexaminer.ca/uncategor…
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‘Mission accomplished:’ home of Nova Scotia’s first Black doctor gets heritage designation by @MatthewByard halifaxexaminer.ca/governmen…

'Mission accomplished:' home of Nova Scotia's first Black doctor gets heritage designation

Halifax regional council votes unanimously to grant status to former home of Dr. Clement Ligoure on North Street.

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Journalism, multimedia workshop now open to Black students in Nova Scotia by @MatthewByard halifaxexaminer.ca/black-nov…
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Migrant worker facing bill from Nova Scotia after insurance for cancer treatment cancelled by @MatthewByard halifaxexaminer.ca/black-nov…

Migrant worker facing bill from Nova Scotia after insurance for cancer treatment cancelled

Kerian Burnett came to the province from Jamaica to work as a strawberry picker. Now she's uncertain of her future and next steps in treatment for cervical cancer.

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