Blacadian
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhat it means being both Black and Canadian. Having fun while making observations on racial identity, social expectations, inequality, the nice Canadian myth and black hair....Lots of black hair. #TheObserver #BlackandCanadian
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Episodes
No I Will Not Watch My Tone!
April 17, 2024 14:30 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBDiscussing the tone policing of Black women.
Empathy Doesn’t Extend Beyond the Colour Line
March 27, 2024 14:07 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBDiscussing why empathy is so important for all people.
What Radicalized You?
February 21, 2024 18:40 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBMy favourite question when discussing equity, diversity and inclusion.
I don’t want to be the first Black person to…
February 07, 2024 15:02 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBDiscussing the cost of being a Black trailblazer.
Black History Month
January 31, 2024 15:36 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBLet’s celebrate this Black history month!
A Racist Country
January 24, 2024 15:09 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThose who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it
Shopping While Black
January 10, 2024 15:11 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBYes, I’m going to need a bag - I’m Black.
The Human Zoo
December 06, 2023 14:54 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBDiscussing how anti-black racism has warped people’s perceptions.
Black Hair Relaxer is Dangerous
November 01, 2023 13:35 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBBut I understand why some can’t and won’t stop using it.
Are you Invited to the Cookout?
October 18, 2023 21:02 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBWhy I love and hate this expression.
My Black Skin is not Threatening.
October 11, 2023 15:03 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThat’s a you problem.
White people are uncomfortable with the idea of whiteness.
October 04, 2023 14:56 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBThat’s the issue with the white people hiking video.
Racism Exists in Canada
September 27, 2023 13:42 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBPlease stop pretending it doesn’t.
Gender Roles or Standards?
September 20, 2023 03:48 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBDiscussing what this looks like in the Black community.
The Pen is Mightier than the Sword
July 05, 2023 13:43 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBHow our story is recorded matters.
The Black Experience
June 21, 2023 13:02 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBDiscussing a day in the life of a Black Canadian.
The White Gaze
June 14, 2023 04:56 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBDiscussing the impact of the white standard.
Mermaids are Black now.
May 31, 2023 12:57 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBIf you have a problem with this, you’re the problem.
Pop Quiz: Are you Racist?
May 10, 2023 13:44 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBDiscussing the questions we ask.
Thank God I’m a Black Woman.
April 26, 2023 16:04 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBBlack is beautiful and everyone knows it.
Apology Not Accepted.
April 12, 2023 14:04 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBBeing nice or professional doesn’t mean accepting racism.
Anti-Blackness Runs Deep.
April 05, 2023 16:17 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBDiscussing why Black presenting people try to distance themselves from Blackness.
Yup, that’s Racism.
March 29, 2023 11:55 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBDiscussing the use of Black people in memes.
The Dilemma of Code Switching.
March 08, 2023 14:18 - 28 minutes - 26 MBReflecting on my need to code switch.
Stop comparing anti-Black racism to your plight
March 01, 2023 13:51 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIt is separate and distinct.
A Good Place to Raise Kids
February 22, 2023 13:20 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBDiscussing why this is code for a predominantly white neighbourhood.
My Body is not a Trend
February 15, 2023 13:49 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBI like big butts and I cannot lie…
White Code-Switching?
February 08, 2023 12:35 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBDiscussing something I noticed at the nail salon.
Black Hair Myths
February 01, 2023 23:08 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBDiscussing the craziest things people have said about my hair.
Masking might be your first experience with Discrimination
January 25, 2023 16:43 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBDiscussing why masking for some is an issue.
…For Black Girls
January 18, 2023 22:20 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBDiscussing whiteness as the default setting.
So you Refuse to Date Black Women…
January 11, 2023 14:08 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBDiscussing why that stance is steeped in racism.
Black people are all up in middle earth.
November 30, 2022 15:33 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBDeal with it.
I Wonder if they’re Racist?
November 23, 2022 13:32 - 19 minutes - 18 MBI ask myself this question a lot.