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Change is not always welcomed. The default position for many of the people in government is white male.

— Zanana Akande History-making politician and educator Zanana Akande receives U of T honorary degree (2024)

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It becomes more possible to elect another Black person, so that it seems not that exceptional.

History-making politician and educator Zanana Akande receives U of T honorary degree (2024)

I supported their platform because I thought it spoke to the issues that were most unfair and needed to be addressed.

History-making politician and educator Zanana Akande receives U of T honorary degree (2024)

I felt I could do more on the outside, which I continued to do working for long-term care and integrated services for children.

History-making politician and educator Zanana Akande receives U of T honorary degree (2024)

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