Blacadian: Recent Episodes

Blacadian

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

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Why I think Black people should no longer take the high road when dealing with racism.

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Work on yourself, but don’t make it our problem.

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Decolonizing language is important to understand our history and ourselves

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At the core, entitlement is the issue with white supremacy.

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Sorry, not sorry.

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Discussing the Canadian 2025 election.

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Discussing why anti-racism work matters now more than ever

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Black People are not risking their lives in protest again. We are prioritizing our safety and I take umbrage with those opposed to this.

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Representation Matters now more than ever.

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The reason why they can’t accept Meghan, Duchess of Sussex…spoiler alert, it’s racism.

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Discussing my plans to jump ship if Canada becomes the 51 State.

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All Black identities are unique, diverse and special.

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Black women are taking a well deserved break! Do it your damn self!

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Some phrases are steeped in racism. It’s not ok to keep using them.

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I’m not American, but if I was, I’d vote for Kamala Harris.

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Have you noticed they hate seeing Black people happy?

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Discussing the N word.

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Understand the difference between equality and equity.

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Discussing what this means in Black households.

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Stay salty 🧂

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Discussing beauty standards and white supremacy

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Why I’m choosing the bear as a Black woman.

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but nobody wants to be a…

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Discussing the tone policing of Black women.

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You know my answer, right?

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Discussing why empathy is so important for all people.

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I’m tired.

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Facts.

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I’m damn sure.

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It’s important.

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My favourite question when discussing equity, diversity and inclusion.

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Discussing the cost of being a Black trailblazer.

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Let’s celebrate this Black history month!

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Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it

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Let’s not pretend.

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

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

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Rest is luxury.

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I’m Black.

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It’s surprising to some.

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But I understand why some can’t and won’t stop using it.

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Why I love and hate this expression.

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That’s a you problem.

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

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Please stop pretending it doesn’t.

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Discussing what this looks like in the Black community.

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They see us!

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How our story is recorded matters.

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Discussing a day in the life of a Black Canadian.

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Discussing the impact of the white standard.

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

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We are precious. We matter.

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Discussing righting the wrongs of the past.

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Discussing the questions we ask.

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Black is beautiful and everyone knows it.

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Black Lives Matter ✊🏾

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Being nice or professional doesn’t mean accepting racism.

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

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Discussing the use of Black people in memes.

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Discussing the differences.

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My natural hair is beautiful 👑

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Reflecting on my need to code switch.

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It is separate and distinct.

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Discussing why this is code for a predominantly white neighbourhood.

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I like big butts and I cannot lie…

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Discussing something I noticed at the nail salon.

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Discussing the craziest things people have said about my hair.

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Discussing why masking for some is an issue.

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Discussing whiteness as the default setting.

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Discussing why that stance is steeped in racism.

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Deal with it.

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I ask myself this question a lot.

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Wakanda Forever 🙅🏾‍♀️

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I am fighting. You should too.

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Let’s normalize Black Luxury.

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Sad but true.

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Out of the Mouth of Babes…Discussing the power of representation.

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If you have a problem with this statement, you are the problem.

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My parents asked me this a lot as a kid. It meant everything when growing up Black.

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Being a Black woman can’t be bottled.

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New episodes coming soon!

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Reflecting on anti-Black racism.

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Discussing bi-racial identity

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A reminder that Black is beautiful.

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It was wrong. Period.

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Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter. BLACK LIVES MATTER!

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Why we shouldn’t let anyone pretend that racism is a laughing matter.

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Discussing what it means to be a Black woman.

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Why this relationship can be problematic.

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Discussing my natural hair journey.

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NormalizedRacism

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Discussing how toxic feminism impacts Black women.

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It’s not really about the slap.

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Discussing how white woman tears have been used to silence Black suffering.

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Reflecting on the impact of the pandemic on the fight against racism.

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Discussing why Black women deserve support and protection.

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Discussing why everyone should be asking themselves this question.

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Discussing an interesting thing that happens when Black focused questions come up on Jeopardy.

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Discussing the N word.

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How I use my voice to fight racism.

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It is the Canada I’ve known as a Black woman.

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Discussing the problematic themes in movies for children.

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Discussing why this statement is super racist.

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A reflection of the year and looking ahead.

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Discussing why this film had a lasting impression on me as a Black woman

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Why I am always rooting for everybody Black too.

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Discussing Black Joy as a form of resistance.

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Discussing why CRT makes some people very angry.

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Discussing how anti-black racism manifests.

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It is a racist act meant to demean and dehumanize Black people.

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Discussing why I don’t have to prove something is racist.

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Black people know how to cook chicken.

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If you don’t know, now you know.

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Discussing some tips for having conversations about race.

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Discussing why The Bodyguard movie was an important film.

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Discussing why that statement is powerfully racist.

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Discussing why freedom doesn’t exempt you from public health guidelines.

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Discussing why not bathing is white privilege.

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New episodes coming soon! Dark skin girls, COVID variants, Black Joy and bathing is all on the menu!

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“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” Discussing what the pandemic could mean moving forward in the fight against racism.

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“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” Discussing what the pandemic could mean moving forward in the fight against racism.

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Discussing the disadvantages of white privilege

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The goal is to eradicate all racism, but this requires focus.

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It is really white fragility.

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America needs to work to dismantle racist laws, practices and institutions before it can claim it is free of racism.

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Discussing policing black lives

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How I live my life as a Black woman and why it is so important.

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If you like Black culture, give credit to Black culture.

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Discussing the importance of calling out racism.

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Discussing why white privilege is so hard to dismantle.

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Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

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Discussing Black women and the Meghan Markle/Prince Harry Oprah interview.

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Discussing why the six Dr. Seuss books should be recalled.

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But where are you really from? Discussing microaggressions.

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Discussing black hair in white spaces.

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Black history is American/Canadian history. Stop trying to separate it.

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Discussing the fight for freedom.

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Celebrating black people this month and everyday.

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Black women rock!

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Discussing why restricting access to Black hair care products during the pandemic matters.

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Discussing white fragility and the attack on the Capitol.

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My hope for the Black Lives Matter movement in 2021.

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Discussing the implied racism when a nation of people are described as being friendly.

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Discussing COVID-19 and white privilege.

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Discussing toxic masculinity and black men.

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Discussing interracial dating.

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I’m black and sometimes I get angry.

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Discussing why racists should not automatically receive our forgiveness without doing the work.

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Discussing the importance of democracy in America to eradicate racism and the American presidential election.

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I live my life with restrictions because I’m black. Not wanting to wear a mask has a link to white privilege.

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Discussing the upcoming American Presidential election.

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Discussing why the Aunt Jemima image needed to change.

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Discussing violence against Black women.

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Discussing what feminism means for Black women.

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Discussing the strong black woman stereotype.

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Discussing how racism shapes every aspect of black lives, including the clothing we wear.

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Discussing systemic racism.

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Discussing the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Exciting new episodes coming soon - talking about the BLM movement, black feminism, black history and much more!

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New episodes returning in September!

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Discussing police brutality and the black community.

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Discussing the culture of fear of Black men in America.

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Discussing the influential dancers of the Harlem Renaissance.

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Black women seeing themselves during COVID-19.

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Discussing the relationship between racism and the Coronavirus

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Discussing the origins of jazz music.

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A look at the emergence of jazz music.

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Discussing racism during the pandemic.

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Continuing my conversation with Soulrac on the Harlem Renaissance and how it shaped black identity.

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Discussing the importance of the great migration in black history.

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Discussing the Coronavirus with a nurse, Schwana, and its impact on the most vulnerable in our community.

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A look and racial biases.

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featuring @Soulrac discussing his debut single “Blackface” and the #eraseblackface campaign.

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Why black girls need to know they’re beautiful.

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Discussing the problems of being the only person of colour in the room.

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Discussing immigration and racism.

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Discussing a popular black hairstyle.

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Discussing systemic racism and the barriers people of colour encounter.

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The police practice of carding.

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The importance of recognizing the individuality of people of colour.

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Talking about interracial relationships specifically Prince Harry and Meghan.

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Black is beautiful.

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A discussion on black women’s beauty and the caucasian standard of beauty.

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Why it’s not ok to have a celebration on a plantation in 2019.

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The difference between free speech and hate speech.

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Talking about the concept of “reverse racism” or racism against white people.

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A discussion on reparations.

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A discussion on black identity.

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Uncommon, but important. Discussing interracial friendships.

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If anyone has ever said you were pretty...for a black girl.

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The impact of white fear on black lives.

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Talking about colourism.

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Racism in 2019 looks different than the racism of the past.

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Talking about the associated messages of black hair.

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Feminism and Racism

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Black Panther is more than just a movie.

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Immigration and what it means in shaping a country and a person.

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Speech is powerful; discussion on the mass shootings in Ohio and Texas.

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Black hair matters. Let’s talk about it.

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President Obama versus President Trump

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Changing attitudes around racism since the election of President Trump.

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What is “white space”? How we as black Canadians are expected to exist in this space. It is messed up!

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Will Canada ever have a black Prime Minister?