'Historical' barriers deterring Black donors from adding to Canada's diverse blood supply

Members of Ottawa's Black community say while there's a large demand for ethnically diverse blood in Canada, there's also a hesitancy within the community to donate after years of being denied the opportunity due to historical stereotypes.

'Historical' barriers deterring Black donors from adding to Canada's diverse blood supply
A women sitting with her daughter on a couch

Members of Ottawa's Black community say while there's a large demand for ethnically diverse blood in Canada, there's also a hesitancy within the community to donate after years of being denied the opportunity due to historical stereotypes.