We talk to one of Canada’s most popular food Influencers Ryan Hinkson (Eat Famous) about hot culinary trends, the relationship between food and race,  food photography, and customer service stereotypes.

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We talk to Polaris Prize winning singer/songwriter and visual artist Lido Pimienta about her music and artistic process, Black and Indigenous identity in Colombia, motherhood and more.

Afro-Indigenous Colombian Identity, Music and Art

Art is supposed to reflect the times– so what is the responsibility of artists who document the Black community? We are always having an unending discussion on Black music and how much we own, can claim and who profits. Guests: Kardinal Offishall English Transcript

Beats, Rhymes and Life

Her journey into becoming one of the most visible Black influencers in Canada is such a fascinating one. Today we talk to Sasha Exeter about how her education, experiences with competitive sports and career shaped her into crafting a career from scratch, before the term “influencer” was at the tip of everyone’s tongue. And for … Continue reading "Influencer Culture"

Influencer Culture

Comedy and satire continue to serve as excellent mediums for political discourse and critique. What responsibilities do the comedians have to the communities they joke about? If this is a form of allyship, and what role does representation have? Guest: Ryan McMahon English Trancript Version Française 

Satire, Comedy and Politics: Roles, Responsibilities and Mishaps

Our political landscape is missing a myriad of voices, including Black women. How has this impacted the news cycle, or affected the minds and ideologies of voters? GUEST: Celina Caesar-Chavannes English Transcript Version Française 

Race, Gender & Canadian Politics

We are in an unprecedented moment and sports is not immune to the major shifts in consciousness occurring at this time. The theme of accountability is constantly being applied, and racism in sports has come to the forefront. The infrastructure around the business of sports continues to contain gatekeepers and barriers affected by racism. We … Continue reading "The Politics of Sports"

The Politics of Sports

There has been a lot of whistleblowing about anti-Black racism in the workplace in almost every profession. Unspoken issues at work ranging from micro-aggressions to outright racism are being recounted, and countless companies are being held accountable. What is this moment going to produce? What kind of future are we building? GUEST: Kathleen Newman-Bremang English … Continue reading "Black Women in Media: Truth, Accountability"

Black Women in Media: Truth, Accountability

B(l)ack by popular demand, Black Tea season 2 is bringing the same unapologetically Black content, unfiltered raw opinions and dope guests. We'll be getting into all things Black, and much tea will get spilled. We are going to explore art, politics, pop culture, sports, economics and more beyond a single story or simple representation.

Welcome to Season 2

The Black community often replicates the harmful and oppressive structures of white supremacy on it's queer members. What are some ways we can build stronger ties between the broader Black community and LGBTQ+ people? Guest: Kim Katrin Milan, Human Rights Educator and Writer The post Black Queer Visibility appeared first on Frequency Podcast Network.

Black Queer Visibility

This week, Melayna, Andray and A.Harmony break down this year's best (and worst) moments in Blackness by spilling as much tea as possible.  Guest: Writer and Hip-hop artist, A.Harmony The post 2018 Best in Blackness appeared first on Frequency Podcast Network.

2018 Best in Blackness

Yes, diversity is a buzzword, but it also represents essential strides in the film and television industry related to viewership and box office returns. For some reason, that shift hasn’t resonated in Canada. How can we change that? Guest: Amanda Parris, Television and Radio Host, Writer. The post Black Film & TV appeared first on Frequency Podcast Network.

Black Film & TV

Growing up, the athlete was portrayed as shallow, unintelligent, and unconcerned with the affairs of the world. This has never been the case with Black athletes, so why are white sports fans continually surprised? We talk to Donnovan Bennett from Sportsnet about the implications and stakes surrounding the activist athlete. Guest: Donnovan Bennet, Sportsnet Host, Writer The post Blackness, Sports and Activism appeared first on Frequency Podcast Network.

Blackness, Sports and Activism

Why do Black artists in this country have to leave home to find their fame? And why are we only happy to claim them after they’ve already made it somewhere else? How can we offer better support to our artists early on and what can we do to help our Canadian artists stay in Canada and still find global success? Guest: Dalton Higgins, Author The post Black Art in Canada appeared first on Frequency Podcast Network.

Black Art in Canada

Most Black people show up differently depending on the world they’re in—from life at work to with friends to at home, there’s often code-switching at play. And, since Canada is so multicultural, young Black people are commonly subjected to a simple two-letter phrase: “white-washed.” On the surface, this seems trivial but deep down, to be “white-washed” means something much bigger than simply seeming white. What does this phrase really mean and how does respectability play a role in daily Black life?   Guest: Sajae Elder The post Respectability Politics appeared first on Frequency Podcast Network.

Respectability Politics

Toronto is a media and cultural hotspot. But the diversity that makes the city special isn’t often reflected in the stories we hear and the discussions we have. Black Tea will change that. Writers Andray Domise and Melayna Williams are here to bring important and uncomfortable Black community conversations out in the open, and to have some laughs while doing it.

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