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Blacadian

182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

What 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

Everyone wants to be a…

April 24, 2024 14:59 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

but nobody wants to be a…

No I Will Not Watch My Tone!

April 17, 2024 14:30 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Discussing the tone policing of Black women.

If You Could Be Any Race…

April 10, 2024 14:39 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MB

You know my answer, right?

Empathy Doesn’t Extend Beyond the Colour Line

March 27, 2024 14:07 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Discussing why empathy is so important for all people.

Racism is Exhausting

March 20, 2024 14:54 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

I’m tired.

Facts are Important…Especially Regarding Racism

March 13, 2024 19:37 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

Facts.

Trust Me I’m a Black Woman.

March 06, 2024 15:43 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

I’m damn sure.

Support Black Owned Businesses

February 28, 2024 16:04 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

It’s important.

What Radicalized You?

February 21, 2024 18:40 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

My 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 MB

Discussing the cost of being a Black trailblazer.

Black History Month

January 31, 2024 15:36 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Let’s celebrate this Black history month!

A Racist Country

January 24, 2024 15:09 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it

It’s All About Race

January 17, 2024 15:29 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Let’s not pretend.

Shopping While Black

January 10, 2024 15:11 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Yes, I’m going to need a bag - I’m Black.

The Human Zoo

December 06, 2023 14:54 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Discussing how anti-black racism has warped people’s perceptions.

Black People Need Rest

November 22, 2023 17:06 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Rest is luxury.

I’m Not Going Back In Time

November 15, 2023 17:31 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

I’m Black.

I’ve Never Watched Friends

November 08, 2023 15:41 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

It’s surprising to some.

Black Hair Relaxer is Dangerous

November 01, 2023 13:35 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

But 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 MB

Why I love and hate this expression.

My Black Skin is not Threatening.

October 11, 2023 15:03 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

That’s a you problem.

White people are uncomfortable with the idea of whiteness.

October 04, 2023 14:56 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

That’s the issue with the white people hiking video.

Racism Exists in Canada

September 27, 2023 13:42 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

Please stop pretending it doesn’t.

Gender Roles or Standards?

September 20, 2023 03:48 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Discussing what this looks like in the Black community.

The Obsession with Black Women

September 13, 2023 15:13 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

They see us!

The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

July 05, 2023 13:43 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

How our story is recorded matters.

The Black Experience

June 21, 2023 13:02 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Discussing a day in the life of a Black Canadian.

The White Gaze

June 14, 2023 04:56 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Discussing the impact of the white standard.

Mermaids are Black now.

May 31, 2023 12:57 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MB

If you have a problem with this, you’re the problem.

Protect Black Girls

May 24, 2023 13:57 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

We are precious. We matter.

Colonizer

May 17, 2023 13:13 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Discussing righting the wrongs of the past.

Pop Quiz: Are you Racist?

May 10, 2023 13:44 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Discussing the questions we ask.

Thank God I’m a Black Woman.

April 26, 2023 16:04 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Black is beautiful and everyone knows it.

Black Men Deserve to Grow Old.

April 19, 2023 13:01 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Black Lives Matter ✊🏾

Apology Not Accepted.

April 12, 2023 14:04 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Being nice or professional doesn’t mean accepting racism.

Anti-Blackness Runs Deep.

April 05, 2023 16:17 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Discussing why Black presenting people try to distance themselves from Blackness.

Yup, that’s Racism.

March 29, 2023 11:55 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Discussing the use of Black people in memes.

Colourism and White Passing

March 22, 2023 16:24 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Discussing the differences.

As I am

March 15, 2023 12:59 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

My natural hair is beautiful 👑

The Dilemma of Code Switching.

March 08, 2023 14:18 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Reflecting on my need to code switch.

Stop comparing anti-Black racism to your plight

March 01, 2023 13:51 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

It is separate and distinct.

A Good Place to Raise Kids

February 22, 2023 13:20 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Discussing why this is code for a predominantly white neighbourhood.

My Body is not a Trend

February 15, 2023 13:49 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

I like big butts and I cannot lie…

White Code-Switching?

February 08, 2023 12:35 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Discussing something I noticed at the nail salon.

Black Hair Myths

February 01, 2023 23:08 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Discussing 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 MB

Discussing why masking for some is an issue.

…For Black Girls

January 18, 2023 22:20 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Discussing whiteness as the default setting.

So you Refuse to Date Black Women…

January 11, 2023 14:08 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MB

Discussing why that stance is steeped in racism.

Black people are all up in middle earth.

November 30, 2022 15:33 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Deal with it.

I Wonder if they’re Racist?

November 23, 2022 13:32 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

I ask myself this question a lot.