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A rally against racism, organized in memory of Michael Habbib, drew about 300 people who marched with signs and banners from Christie Pits park to Tri(...)

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A rally against racism, organized in memory of Michael Habbib, drew about 300 people who marched with signs and banners from Christie Pits park to Tri(...)

Date5/14/1975

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Bezant, Graham (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: A rally against racism; organized in memory of Michael Habbib; drew about 300 people who marched with signs and banners from Christie Pits park to Trinity United Church on Bloor St. Rally speakers said the slaying of the 15-year-old black youth at Fairview Mall last week is one indication that racism is growing in Metro. The boy was shot dead; for no apparent reason; in the mall parking lot.

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Race discrimination

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0012517F

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