Podcasts about Black Canadians

What does it take to walk away from the music industry and build a movement?Troy Crossfield went from writing songs for Sony and DTP to rewriting the narrative for Black Canadians in film and theatre. In this episode, he gets raw about failure, faith, and fighting for stories that matter.

On this episode of Coffee with Crainer, join us for an insightful conversation with the Chair of the Board at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum!  Dive into the rich history, heritage, and importance of preserving the stories that shape our community.

Send us a textIn honour of Black History Month, we wanted to highlight some historical connections of Black Canadians near some of our favourite hiking and camping spots.Support the showCONNECT WITH US AT SUPER GOOD CAMPING:Support the podcast & buy super cool SWAG: https://store.skgroupinc.com/super_good_camping/shop/homeEMAIL: hi@supergoodcamping.comWEBSITE: www.supergoodcamping.comYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFDJbFJyJ5Y-NHhFseENsQINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/super_good_camping/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SuperGoodCampinFACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuperGoodCamping/TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@supergoodcamping Support the show

Welcome to Season 4, episode 21 of theI Am Black Historypodcast brought to you by InTheBlack:Canada (ITBC) and DeeP Visions Media. This is Part 2 of my conversation with Adrienne Johnson who was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. In this part of our conversation, Adrienne shares her work and studies of Black Canadian art and artists of the early 1900s. She also talks about the generosity and the support she received from Black communities on her journeys.

How have different Black communities made their homes in Toronto, and how has Toronto been shaped by Black cultures? Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto is a new exhibit at the Museum of Toronto featuring an oral archive of more than 500 stories told by 100 Black Canadians. To learn more, we're joined by Bria Dietrich, the Museum of Toronto's associate curator of public programs and learning, and Davin Henson, director of digital production and content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The neuroscientist-turned-pastry chef meets the bestselling author Jamie Chai Yun Liew for the first time; CBC Books senior producer Ryan B. Patrick and columnist Alicia Cox Thomson discuss rising Black Canadian writers; Joshua Whitehead recommends three books that centre queerness; and Dylan Sinclair shares his favourite book on this episode of The Next Chapter.Books discussed on this week's show include:Coexistence: Stories by Billy Ray BelcourtBlackouts by Justin TorresWhat I'd Rather Not Think About by Jente Posthuma, translated by Sarah Timmer HarveyThe Prophet by Kahlil GibranDandelion by Jamie Chai Yun LiewThe Pages of the Sea by Anne HawkSubterrane by Valérie BahPerfect Little Angels by Vincent AniokeScientific Marvel by Chimwemwe Undi

Sarah Burke interviews Shirley Joseph, the co-founder of The Chonilla Network and the woman behind the 'Black Canadian Creators" Podcast and community. Graduating from broadcast school alongside the likes of Sid Seixeiro and George Stroumboulopoulos, Shirley always enjoyed working behind the scenes in production. More recently she stepped into power creating a dedicated community for Black Canadian Creators while helping many other podcasters along their way. It all started with a podcast co-hosted with her husband in which they explored how unique their experiences were as an interracial couple. Shirley shares her journey through podcasting, from starting a show in Montreal to building a dedicated online space for Black Canadian Creators. They discuss the significance of spaces for Black creators and the need for representation in media. More About Shirley Joseph: I co-founded The Chonilla Network, a podcast collective and digital media hub that champions diverse voices and reshapes the podcasting landscape in Canada. She's also a co-organizer of The Soundwave Summit, an event that brings together creators making waves in podcasting. Collaboration fuels my mission. Teaming up with remarkable individuals, creators, and organizations who make outside of the box impact. https://www.instagram.com/blackcanadiancreators/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world and unrepresented communities as we continue to strive for a more diverse workforce. Join us as we celebrate Black History Month to learn about the incredible contributions of African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians to the welding industry and our communities.Growing up in Halifax, Nova Scotia's vibrant Black community, Ivan Wright, a Welding Technician from Fronius Canada, is a testament to perseverance and the power of cultural heritage in shaping one's career. From early aspirations in sports to discovering a passion for welding, Ivan's path reflects the influence of historical communities and the need for representation in diverse fields. From motocross mishaps to mastering advanced robotics, his story underscores the importance of embracing every experience, learning from it, and moving toward new possibilities with courage and optimism.Follow Fronius Canada:Website: https://www.fronius.com/en-ca/canadaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/perfectcharging/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/froniuscanada/Thank you to our Podcast Advertisers:Canada Welding Supply: https://canadaweldingsupply.ca/There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry.  https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-memberWhat did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!

Africville was a Black-Canadian community north of Halifax, Nova Scotia. But when the Canadian government decided it wanted the land the community sat on, Africville was forcibly removed in the 1900s. We've covered other stories of Black displacement on the show before, including Lake Lanier and District Six.   

Black Cake, Turtle Soup, and Other Dilemmas (Dundurn Press, 2025) by Gloria Blizzard is a diasporic collection of essays on music, memory, and motion. In this powerful and deeply personal essay collection, Gloria Blizzard, in an international diasporic quest, moves up and down an urban subway line; between Canada and Trinidad; to and from a hospital emergency room; back and forth in time — and as a descendent of Africa living in the Americas, negotiates the complexities of culture, geography, race, and language. Through food, music, dance, and family history, Blizzard explores the art of belonging — to a family, a neighbourhood, a group, or a country. Using traditional narrative and the tools of poetry, Blizzard's essays hover at the crossroads, in the spaces where art, science, and spirit collide. The intimate becomes universal, the questions are all relevant, and the answers of our times require a sleight of hand — the holding of simultaneous and overlapping worlds. About Gloria Blizzard: Gloria Blizzard is an award-winning writer and poet, and a Black Canadian woman of multiple heritages. Her work explores spaces where music, dance, spirit, and culture collide. She lives in Toronto. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is the host of the 105.5 FM Bookclub, as well as a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Black Cake, Turtle Soup, and Other Dilemmas (Dundurn Press, 2025) by Gloria Blizzard is a diasporic collection of essays on music, memory, and motion. In this powerful and deeply personal essay collection, Gloria Blizzard, in an international diasporic quest, moves up and down an urban subway line; between Canada and Trinidad; to and from a hospital emergency room; back and forth in time — and as a descendent of Africa living in the Americas, negotiates the complexities of culture, geography, race, and language. Through food, music, dance, and family history, Blizzard explores the art of belonging — to a family, a neighbourhood, a group, or a country. Using traditional narrative and the tools of poetry, Blizzard's essays hover at the crossroads, in the spaces where art, science, and spirit collide. The intimate becomes universal, the questions are all relevant, and the answers of our times require a sleight of hand — the holding of simultaneous and overlapping worlds. About Gloria Blizzard: Gloria Blizzard is an award-winning writer and poet, and a Black Canadian woman of multiple heritages. Her work explores spaces where music, dance, spirit, and culture collide. She lives in Toronto. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is the host of the 105.5 FM Bookclub, as well as a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Black Cake, Turtle Soup, and Other Dilemmas (Dundurn Press, 2025) by Gloria Blizzard is a diasporic collection of essays on music, memory, and motion. In this powerful and deeply personal essay collection, Gloria Blizzard, in an international diasporic quest, moves up and down an urban subway line; between Canada and Trinidad; to and from a hospital emergency room; back and forth in time — and as a descendent of Africa living in the Americas, negotiates the complexities of culture, geography, race, and language. Through food, music, dance, and family history, Blizzard explores the art of belonging — to a family, a neighbourhood, a group, or a country. Using traditional narrative and the tools of poetry, Blizzard's essays hover at the crossroads, in the spaces where art, science, and spirit collide. The intimate becomes universal, the questions are all relevant, and the answers of our times require a sleight of hand — the holding of simultaneous and overlapping worlds. About Gloria Blizzard: Gloria Blizzard is an award-winning writer and poet, and a Black Canadian woman of multiple heritages. Her work explores spaces where music, dance, spirit, and culture collide. She lives in Toronto. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is the host of the 105.5 FM Bookclub, as well as a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Alfred Burgesson, the founder and CEO of Tribe Network, tells host Jeff Douglas about his session called 'Black Futures' at this year's National Black Canadians Summit.

Portia May White was a operatic contralto, known for becoming the first Black Canadian concert singer to achieve international fame. Born in 1911, White's formative years were spent performing in her father's church choir in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She competed in local singing competitions as a teenager and later trained at the Halifax Conservatory of Music. One of her most popular recordings was of the African-American spiritual "Think of Me". She also had a hit with the song "4 & 20 Elders". In 1944, Portia White made her international debut auditioning for the Metropolitan Opera. White became the first Canadian to sing at New York's Town Hall performance space. The New York Times reported her singing was "remarkable." White later completed tours throughout Europe, the Caribbean, Central and South America. When vocal difficulties and cancer eventually contributed to her retirement in 1952, White settled in Toronto and trained other Canadian musicians such as Lorne Greene of Bonanza TV fame, and famous pop singer Robert Goulet. Portia White was interviewed by CBC Television in 1958. One of White's final major public appearances was a special command performance for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in 1964. Portia White occasionally performed on American radio during the medium's golden age. We found one appearance on the show New World A'Comin in 1945, celebrating the Allied Victory in Europe during World War Two, and it's meaning to African-Americans. More at KRobCollection.com

The creation of the first all-Black Canadian battalion in WWI.

On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with the Honourable Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard. Senator Bernard has decades of leadership and innovation as a social worker, educator, researcher, community activist and advocate for social change. Senator Bernard and Kim discuss how a GLBI might support Black Canadians and African Nova Scotians, the intersection of poverty, stigma, and racism, and the vital need to end anti-Black racism in Canada. Senator Bernard shares her incredible insights from her life, time in the Senate, and extensive experience as a social worker, professor, mentor and community leader.  Notes:Listen to the Appointed Episode with Senator Bernard, Abolish Racism hereBill S-233, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income can be found hereSenator Pate's Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Factsheet can be read hereSenator Rodger Cuzner's Report Poverty in Nova Scotia at a Glance (2024) can be found  here (EN), and here (FR)The Nova Scotia Advisory Council on The Status of Women information hereWomen and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) Women's Economic and Leadership Opportunities Fund can be read hereA Nova Scotia Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence funded by WAGE's National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence hereSanding Together: A Provincial Action Plan to Prevent Domestic Violence, Learning about  what it will take to  Prevent Domestic Violence  in Nova Scotia through the Advisory Council hereStanding Senate Committee on Human Rights report: Anti-Black Racism, Sexism and Systemic Discrimination in the Canadian Human Rights Commission can be found here

Ninety years ago, the Chatham Coloured All-Stars became the first all-Black team to win the Ontario baseball championship. Now the story of their historic 1934 season, including the racist treatment they endured and their exploits on the field has resurfaced in an online project, and they're getting their due as trailblazing Black Canadian athletes.

On this Remembrance Day, Knockabout introduces a new limited series: The Black HumIn 1914, the Canadian government called on all able-bodied men to serve their country in the Great War. However, when Black men went to enlist, they were turned away. In this first episode in our new series, we look at those early years of the war, when Black Canadians found themselves having to fight for the right to fight.*Download our Discussing Questions for your class*Written & Hosted by Cindy CharlesProduced by Ryan Barnett & Cindy CharlesRecord by Tyler RaumanThis series features interviews with Lt. Jerome Downey, Sgt. Craig Smith, Douglas Ruck, and Lindsay Ruck.Additional voices by Keith Francis & Matthew BarnettA Knockabout Media ProductionThis podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada's Commemorative Partnership Program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the United States faces its most momentous and contentious election since at least 1968, let's turn for today to our neighbors to the North to become acquainted with one of their cultural icons: the African Canadian contralto Portia White (1911-1968), the first internationally renowned Black Canadian classical singer, named a “person of national historic significance” by the Canadian government in 1995. Her story is taught to Canadian school children, her legacy has yielded operas, musicals, plays, and memorials which celebrate her contribution; she has even appeared on a stamp issued by Canada Post. In Canada she is revered with the same significance as are Marian Anderson, Dorothy Maynor, and Roland Hayes. And yet in the United States she is virtually unknown. Part of this is no doubt because she left no commercial recordings, and because her international career was so brief. This episode seeks in its own humble way to right that wrong, and to place Portia White in the context of other Black singers of her era. At the time of her death of cancer in 1968, a memorial LP was issued containing live recordings from the 1940s, including selections by Schubert, Fauré, Bizet, and Arne; French Canadian folk songs, and spirituals. I have arranged those selections into an “imaginary recital” such as she might have given in one of her concerts during those years. The episode is framed by two different recordings of her “theme song,” the poignant and plangent “Think on Me.” White is the first of two contraltos of international significance I will be presenting this week. I am honored and thrilled to introduce (or re-introduce) her to you today. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford.

Thomas et al v. Canada is a class action lawsuit which was filed in the Federal Court of Canada in 2020 on behalf of Black Canadians employed in the Public Service of Canada. The action seeks to address and dismantle the systemic racism and discrimination within the Public Service of Canada. Specifically, for Black individuals who applied for employment with the Public Service and were denied entry based on their race, and those who were employed but were denied promotions based on their race (including those who have been employed within the past five decades).  rabble.ca and labour reporter Gabriela Calugay-Casusa have been following this story as it develops, and this week Calugay-Casuga sat down with Bernadeth Betchi, a representative plaintiff who shared why seeking justice through the court is meaningful to her.  About our guests  Bernadeth Betchi is a representative candidate for the Black Class Action lawsuit.  In 2023, Betchi ran for the position of president of the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE). Her candidacy was historic, she was the first Black woman to ever put her name forward for the position. Betchi is also a co-founder of the Ottawa-Gatineau Black Breastfeeding week, which aims to bring awareness to the realities of Black parents and their access to support when it comes to breastfeeding. Outside of organizing, Betchi is a PhD candidate in her fourth year of studying philosophy, feminist and gender studies. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. 

On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with her friend and colleague, Senator Bernadette Clement, about the intersection of poverty and racism in Canada. Senator Clement speaks from her experience in the Senate, municipal politics, and her career as a legal aid lawyer. Senator Clement still works as a practicing lawyer as well as being a Senator! Listen to their conversation, and how a guaranteed basic livable income could support Black Canadians.Notes:Information Materials re: Facts about Guaranteed Liveable Basic Income can be read hereAbout Colour of Poverty Fact Sheet can be read here; more about Colour of Poverty hereInformation on Dr. Jane Phillpot's “Fixing Family Medicine” can be read hereBill S-233, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income can be found here

On this episode of Appointed, Kim speaks with criminal defence lawyer Theresa Donkor about guaranteed livable basic income, the mass incarceration of Black, Indigenous and BIPOC Canadians, and Ms Donkor's analysis of how poverty and systemic racism contribute to the over-criminalization and imprisonment of her clients. Theresa Donkor is a criminal defence lawyer and the Advocacy Director for the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL). She advocates with a focus on racial justice, and in this episode discusses the intersectional benefits of guaranteed livable basic income. The conversation also includes her expert testimony before Standing Senate Committees, most recently before the Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs regarding a new car theft provision introduced in the Criminal Code via 2024 budget implementation legislation ––––––––––––––––––––––––––Information Materials re: Facts about Guaranteed Liveable Basic Income can be read hereAbout Theresa Donkor hereAbout the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers here

Today an encore presentation of an episode that originally aired on February 13th. Marci Ien made her name as a Canadian television journalist anchoring some of CTV's most important programs. Today she's a federal cabinet minister responsible for women and gender equality. She was born in Toronto of Trinidadian descent. Today a feature interview with Marci Ien about her path as a Black Canadian and how she reflects on Black History month.

Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church was a staple for the Black Canadian families in rural Ontario in Canada. Former slaves joined the War of 1812 as loyalists with the promise for land and not returning to slavery at the end of the war . These soldiers were not given the best farm land. The Church is a designated landmark with an unmarked grave.

The Richard Syrett Show, July 4th, 2024 Trudeau government quietly pursues reparations for Black Canadians https://www.rebelnews.com/ezra_levant_show_july_02_2024 Ezra Levant – Rebel Commander, Rebel News and Host of The Ezra Levant Show Online harms bill soaks taxpayers, further balloons bureaucracy https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/online-harms-bill-soaks-taxpayers,-further-balloons-bureaucracy  Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation https://www.taxpayer.com/ IN DEFENSE OF WOMEN Female Rugby Players Express Anger, Fear Of Trans-Identified Male Permitted To Join Their Team https://reduxx.info/canada-female-rugby-players-express-anger-fear-of-trans-identified-male-permitted-to-join-their-team/  Jenny Morris, CAWSBAR Representative and Member of Women's Declaration International Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must release complete recordings of his remarks to a home equity tax lobby, the Opposition said yesterday https://www.blacklocks.ca/mps-seek-audio-of-tax-talk/ Government spokespeople must “correct” Canadians' thinking, says a report by Treasury Board President Anita Anand's department https://www.blacklocks.ca/must-correct-your-thinking/ Tom Korski, Managing Editor Blacklock's Reporter https://www.blacklocks.ca/ Trudeau hoping for a rerun of his father's victory over Joe Clark? https://www.westernstandard.news/opinion/crescia-trudeau-hoping-for-a-rerun-of-his-fathers-victory-over-joe-clark/55720  Francis Crescia is a guest-columnist with The Western Standard based in Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

The new revision of Rosemary Sadlier's "The Kids Book of Black History in Canada" includes African acknowledgments that asserts how Black Canadians are an integral part of shaping this country's history and includes a look into the issue of lack of representation this community experiences. Sadlier, the former president of the Ontario Black History Society, talks to Nam Kiwanuka about this important update and her ongoing work highlighting the contributions of Black people to Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was at the helm when Ontario actually built housing. He was Ontario's first Black cabinet minister and first Black Speaker of the House. He was Canada's envoy to the Dominican Republic. And famously when Mike Harris vowed to "Make Ontario Great Again" and introduced a massive omnibus bill he stood up in the legislature and spoke for 18 straight hours to protest what many saw as a threat to democracy. This is the story of Alvin Curling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether Ben Johnson ever receives exoneration, the examination of the Canadian sprinter's life and times by Mary Ormsby shows he got a raw deal. Johnson became the first track-and-field Olympian to lose a gold medal for doping after a positive test at the 1988 Summer Olympics. In “World's Fastest Man*: The Life of Ben Johnson,” Ormsby raises alarming questions about the reactions from the IOC, Canadian sports leaders, and the media — and double standards imposed on Johnson and other Black Canadian athletes at a time when steroid use was common in Olympic sports. Ormsby, who had a three-decade career with the Toronto Star, also pairs investigative work with a character study of Johnson. His second life has involved training soccer great Diego Maradona, racing against a car for charity, and finding grace and resilience to keep running.

Stolen from his home in Africa by enslavers when he was 16, he remained enslaved for two decades. Then, using his new freedom, he fought for the British and Canada not once, but twice, and helped many other Black Canadians in his area. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: canadaehx.com/shop Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a compelling episode of "A Shot of Melanin" as we delve into the intricacies of maneuvering through the workforce as Black Canadians. Our panelists, Jalyssa Hughes, Warren Greeves, and Nikki Reid-Thomas, bring their diverse perspectives and experiences to the table for a thought-provoking discussion.In this episode, we candidly explore the challenges faced by Black Canadians in the workplace, such as systemic barriers. Through personal anecdotes and shared insights, our panelists shed light on the unique hurdles they've encountered and overcome on their career journeys.But it's not all about the obstacles. Our conversation also emphasizes empowerment and resilience. We offer words of encouragement for those embarking on their professional paths, as well as strategies for navigating the complexities of corporate culture.Whether you're just entering the workforce or are already established in your career, this episode offers invaluable guidance and inspiration. Tune in as we amplify Black voices and advocate for meaningful change in the Canadian workplace landscape.Special Thank you goes out to Nikki on behalf of Shiloh SDA church in Toronto for having me on it and having this discussion.Follow The podcast on all socialsInstagram: @ashotofmelaninFacebook: A shot of melaninTikTok: @ashotofmelaninThreads: @ashotofmelaninX: @asom_podcastYou can also watch this conversation on YouTube : https://youtu.be/Q_DKQZmMCxM?si=PQXQc3F_wna7MRb_ Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/a-shot-of-melanin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canadian history has been a core subject in education for some time, but the curriculum has its limits. Political scientist Andy Knight talks about why he co-developed a free online course on Black Canadian history, and how people can register.

Black Canada Talking™ is a live online event that provides Black Canadians opportunity to give their takes and POVs on stories that are of importance to them. On the February 18, 2024 episode of Black Canada Talking™, our guest was Cesar Ndema-Moussa. During our conversation, Cesar talked about: – The Fani Willis trial – Immigration – Black men in the media … Where are the Black male leaders? You can contact Cesar Ndema-Moussa via: Facebook Email Visit The Dr. Vibe Show™ at https://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ Please feel free to email us at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Subscribe to The Dr. Vibe Show™ YouTube channel here Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe Dr. Vibe Media – You Tube The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iTunes The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Spotify The Dr. Vibe Show™ – TuneIn Radio The Dr. Vibe Show™ – Google Podcasts The Dr. Vibe Show™ – iHeartRadio Instagram The Dr. Vibe Show Facebook Fan Page X Linkedin – The Dr. Vibe Show™ 2020 Podcast News Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association 2018 Innovation Award Winner – Canadian Ethnic Media Association The Dr. Vibe Show™ At “The Good Men Project” One of the first Brand Ambassador's – Cuisine Noir Magazine Dr. Vibe – Producer And Co-host of Black Men Talking On WJMS Radio Dr. Vibe on HuffPost Live – August 2, 2013 2013 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Winner (Best International Blog) 2012 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best Podcast) 2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series) Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011

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As the province celebrates Black History Month, the Ontario government has announced that the exceptional contributions of Black Canadians who helped shape Canada will now be a mandatory part of the Canadian history curriculum for grades 7, 8 and 10. We welcome high school educator and president of The Ontario Alliance of Black School Educators, Deborah Buchanan-Walford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Overprescribing benzodiazepines could be a looming public health crisis. A Radio-Canada investigation finds the drugs are often misused. Also: U.S. officials say there is no immediate threat after a national security warning became public that Russia is working on space-based weapons. Plus: Vancouver music fans want to preserve the legacy of Black Canadian soul singer Jayson Hoover.

In this episode, we sat down with Wes Hall – a trailblazing entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, and Dragon on Dragons' Den. In 2020, Wes founded the BlackNorth Initiative, a non-profit organization committed to the removal of anti-Black systemic barriers negatively affecting the lives of Black Canadians. Since joining Dragons' Den in 2021, Wes used his wealth of experience and entrepreneurial prowess to support aspiring Canadian Entrepreneurs. His autobiography, "No Bootstraps When You're Barefoot," is a Canadian National Bestseller and rags to riches story that offers practical insights for driving meaningful change. Hope you folks enjoy. Our socials below:InstagramLinkedInTikTokYouTube

Marci Ien made her name as a Canadian television journalist anchoring some of CTV's most important programs. Today she's a federal cabinet minister responsible for women and gender equality. She was born in Toronto of Trinidadian descent. Today a feature interview with Marci Ien about her path as a Black Canadian and how she reflects on Black History month.

Emma Ansah reports on a 13 year old black teen who was awarded 28k after being accused of stealing cash by her manager --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/support

Former professional volleyball player and filmmaker Dallas Soonias sits down with Jessica Johns, author of the bestselling Canada Reads novel he will be championing in the upcoming March debates; Ryan B. Patrick announces his anticipated Black Canadian writers to watch list; Sheila Heti explains how she turned 10 years of diary entries into her latest book, and more.

Is B.C on the right track to provide quicker access to family doctors? GUEST: Adrian Dix, B.C's Minister of Health Eight in ten Black Canadians think diversity & inclusion at work has improved, but same number experienced workplace racism this year GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Tamika Miller, Senior Manager in Audit & Assurance, KPMG Canada The Week That Was in BC Politics  GUEST: Keith Baldrey, Global BC Legislative Bureau Chief Is it the last call for B.C bars thanks to the alcohol tax hike this April? GUEST: Jeff Guignard, Executive Director, ABLE BC (BC's Alliance of Beverage Licensees The Wrap - Do politicians really have "free" speech & Do you really have to pay for private parking tickets? GUEST: Leah Holiove, TV Reporter and Radio Host GUEST: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster  Pierre Poilievre's plans to tackle extortion and bring revenues for First Nations? GUEST: Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor & Tamika Miller, Senior Manager in Audit & Assurance, KPMG Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Valerie Jerome grew up in Canada's fastest family. As the granddaughter of John “Army” Howard, Canada's first Black Olympian, Valerie says she was “blessed” with genes for speed. She was only 15 years old when she competed in the 1960 Olympics in Rome. Her brother, Harry Jerome, was one of the most recognizable Black Canadian athletes in the 1960s. This week, Valerie discusses her heroic family's history and the racism they fought along the way - from their community, the press, their country, and even inside their family home.

Canadian elites want to rewrite our history and erase any mention of the old history. This, in theory, is a bid to make newcomers feel more welcome and more comfortable in Canada.  But does it actually do that?  The latest example comes from Toronto where the woke mayor and city council voted unanimously to change the name of Dundas Square to Sankofa Square. Today on the Candice Malcolm show, Candice is joined by writer and scholar Samuel Sey to discuss how immigrants and in particular black people really feel about these woke cancel culture bids.  Samuel just happens to be from the Akan tribe in Ghana – the tribe where the word “Sankofa” comes from. Samuel shares the remarkable truth about this tribe and how misguided it is to use this name.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we're honored to have Sandra Tyler as our guest. With a remarkable 26-year career shaping the music industry, Sandra takes us on a journey through her visionary initiatives. From the launch of 91.5 The Beat to the iconic "Beat Rocks the Block" concert in downtown Kitchener, Sandra's impact is undeniable. As the Marketing Director for The JUNO Awards and Canwest, she has been a driving force for change, championing racialized communities. We delve into her commitment to social change with programs like "Artists Against Bullying" and the renowned Mel Brown Music Festival. Explore the heart of Canadian music with "Black Exposed," KW's groundbreaking primetime FM radio show on 98.5 CKWR, where Sandra exclusively showcases Black Canadian artists. Join us for our chat with Sandra emphasizing the importance of highlighting Black accomplishments to empower the next generation of Black youth in the music scene.

A prominent organized crime figure was killed in a shooting Friday morning in a parking lot in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., according to CBC/Radio-Canada.Follow us on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@blackdragonbikertv Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jbunchiiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackdragonbikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: https://tinyurl.com/yxudso8zZelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comSubscribe to Black Dragon Biker TV YouTube https://tinyurl.com/y2xv69buSubscribe to our Prepper Channel “Think Tactical”: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-WnkPNJLZ2a1vfis013OAgGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147Get my new Audio Book Prospect's Bible from these links: United States https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5United Kingdom https://adbl.co/3J6tQxTFrance https://bit.ly/3OFWTtfGermany https://adbl.co/3b81syQThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3267493/advertisement

This episode of Focal Point features two exhibiting artists from LOVE: Still Not the Lesser (on view August 17 - December 23, 2023) in conversation with Asha Iman Veal, MoCP Associate Curator. Jorian Charlton (b. 1989 Canada) is an artist who focuses on her generation of peers within the Caribbean diaspora—authoring their canon of Black Canadian representation. Yuge Zhou 周雨歌 (b. 1985 China) applies her perspective of a Chinese diaspora immigration experience for the video series Love Letters (summer) and Love Letters (winter) 2021. Together, they discuss their respective inspirations and artistic practices, as well as works by Carrie Mae Weems and Dylan Vitone in the MoCP collection.View Charlton's work – https://joriancharlton.com/and Zhou's work – https://yugezhou.com/.

She was the first Black Canadian to achieve international success as a concert singer. Her singing voice was called a gift from heaven. While her career was all too short, her legacy continues to this day and continues to help those who followed her long after she died. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this, our 45th episode, the Spoilers are back with what they thought would be a frolicking, early summer show about Baxter, a Black Canadian aspiring dentist who works as a sleeping car porter on a cross-continent train in the late 1920s (surprise! it took a while to edit!). Paced like a marathoner in a Dodge Challenger, this novel is relentless in its depiction of racialized labor in a very close environment. Not all of us loved this book, but that always makes for an interesting conversation -- and you will get nothing less here, even though you had to wait for three months. Anticipation makes things even better they say . . .

Growing up, the award-winning artist Deanna Bowen heard dramatic stories of how her ancestors — early Black settlers — tried to build a life on the Canadian Prairies. She shares those stories in a gigantic new mural for the National Gallery of Canada, titled “The Black Canadians (after Cooke),” which traces the history of her family and the country itself. Deanna tells guest host Talia Schlanger about her ambitious new mural and the stories within it.