A former left-winger for the Calgary Flames, Akim Aliu’s memoir tells the story of his family, his racialized experience in the NHL and how this experience curtailed what could have been a lasting career.
Akim Aliu was surprised to learn his grandfather, whom he considers his best friend, did not want to hold his brother, Edward, when he was a baby because he was Black.
A former left-winger for the Calgary Flames, Aliu’s memoir tells the story of his family, his racialized experience in the NHL and how this experience curtailed what could have been a lasting career. The memoir traces Aliu’s family’s early experiences; his father, Tai, who is Black, meeting Larissa Khrebet, Aliu’s white, Ukrainian mother, and falling in love. Tai, from Nigeria, was attending university on a scholarship for track and field and academics. They faced resistance and racism from her family — only an aunt attended their wedding — and within the Russian society.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Calgary Flames get hot in second period for 7-2 win over Buffalo SabresAfter falling behind 2-0, the Flames took control with a dominant second-period surge
Read more »
Calgary seeks public feedback on sketches of ‘reimagined’ Stephen Avenue - Calgary | Globalnews.caThe City of Calgary has released some sketches of what Stephen Avenue could look like reimagined and it's looking to hear from Calgarians about what they think.
Read more »
Calgary high school students get taste of industry life at Welding Rodeo - Calgary | Globalnews.caThe competition aims to encourage creativity and foster teamwork for students, and to help them be competitive in technology and trade occupations.
Read more »
Calgary unveils latest plans for Stephen Avenue redesign, seeks feedbackICYMI: Calgary unveils latest plans for Stephen Avenue design, seeks feedback yyc yyccc
Read more »