Jon Claytor 

In the CBC Creator Network&nbsp;series Life Paths, artist Jon Claytor is making&nbsp;comics inspired by the different routes we take.&nbsp;

Life of deep questions and dreams led Mi'kmaw woman to study philosophy

Artist Jon Claytor created a comic sharing Joyce Ann LaBillois's life journey.

Joyce Ann Marie LaBillois, 67, is studying philosophy at Dalhousie University in Halifax.

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At 55, Freddy came out as gay. This is his journey

This is the second story in artist Jon Claytor's series, Life Paths.

A graphic image with a Black boy. The text reads "Freddy told me his mother was extremely protective and instilled a deep unresolved fear in him. ' I think she knew I was gay and she wanted to protect me.' But the fear left him feeling less than. He simply didn't feel safe to be himself."

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This story features his friend, Lucinda.&nbsp;

For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of. 

A banner of upturned fists, with the words 'Being Black in Canada'.

This Moncton hairstylist led the way by specializing in Black hair

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