As the MLAs for Dartmouth North and Dartmouth South we want to add our voices to those speaking out against two recent acts of anti-Black racism that took place in Dartmouth.

These most recent acts of hate - which District 5 Councillor Sam Austin wrote about in his recent newsletter - were aimed at two separate Dartmouth families in or around the place that they should feel the most safe, their homes. In one instance, the word “noose” was spray painted on a power pole in front of the home of a family of colour, and in the other a family with a “Black Lives Matter'' sign in their window received a letter containing vile anti-Black racist sentiments. We have been holding both of those families in our hearts and are here for you, or anyone else in our districts that experience racism, if you need us. Don’t hesitate to reach out to either of our offices; our contact information is below. We are committed to working together to make Dartmouth a safer, more equitable, and more accepting place for all Black, Indigenous people and other People of Colour (BIPOC).