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Teresa Tolo

Teresa is a U2 student studying Economics and International Development. She was born in Kenya, has lived in six different countries and speaks four languages.

#ComRacismoNãoHáDemocracia: Racial Discrimination and Black Political Representation in Brazil

Teresa Tolo Feb 20, 2021
Black politicians are still disproportionately susceptible to discrimination in the form of racial slurs, death threats, and the gruesome realization of such prejudices in the case of Marielle Franco’s murder. However, such treatment only…
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Star Power, Black Power, and the Limits of Celebrity Activism

Teresa Tolo Jul 4, 2020
Fans should put less focus on their favourite celebrities and instead open their ears, hearts, and minds to the essential work that has always been done by Black activists. Listening to Black voices and experiences while trusting the…
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East Africa’s Locust Outbreak and the Shortcomings of the International Donor Community

Teresa Tolo Mar 25, 2020
Until the international community is able to mobilize resources to swiftly address issues facing developing countries in the same manner by which they approach wealthier nations, long-term objectives for development and growth will continue…
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From Indigenous Icon to Political Exile: The Downfall of Evo Morales and Indigenous Mobilization in…

Teresa Tolo Dec 5, 2019
Whether Bolivia’s transition to a new, democratically-elected government will go smoothly is still uncertain. What is clear, however, is that Bolivia’s indigenous groups will continue to defend and champion their right to greater social,…
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The African Diaspora: Catalysts for Socioeconomic Change

Teresa Tolo Oct 31, 2019
African nations stand to greatly benefit from the expertise and resources of the diaspora community. The Concordia-McGill African Studies conference clearly showed the willingness of diaspora members to actively work towards resolving…
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