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Amplifying Voices: The Impact of Emancipation Month Coverage on Community Awareness and Engagement.

The RPTV coverage of the Emancipation Month flag-raising ceremony, featuring Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Chris Moise, had a significant social impact on Toronto’s Black community and beyond. The video, which garnered 2,500 views on YouTube—a substantial reach—helped raise awareness of the ongoing fight against anti-Black racism and honoured the legacy of activists like Elder Louis March.

Dimitrije Martinovic – Local Journalism Initiative