Unpack Dialogues: Recent Episodes
Unpack Dialogues
This podcast aims to capture the voices of individuals that are passionate about the current state of the African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) Canadian community. We engage in meaningful dialogues that can be uncomfortable at times but it's foundation is made up of love, respect and discovery as our hopes is to connect with community and document how we continue to grow and evolve. Lets Unpack...
Happy New Year UD family!
In this episode of Unpack dialogues we discuss Respectability Politics. Respectability politics has long been an intrusive form of racial conformity faced by the black community on what is be deemed as acceptable or not acceptable behaviour in other words, what is the standard/norm to be demonstrated in mainstream society.
Our guests speakers discuss different questions surrounding this topic which include:
What does it mean be a respectable black person?
What is good Black or bad Black - AND in the eyes of who? How has respectability politics define our understanding of the world around us?
Catch this episode on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Some content may or may not offend some people, light coarse language... Listener's Discretion is Advised
It's a Gyalentine ting & girls just want to what!?!... have fun and be loved up!!!
In the spirit of Valentines day Unpack Dialogues is switching it up a bit and exploring L.O.V.E.
Some questions we explored are:
How do you know when you're in love?
What are our needs in 2021 and beyond and are we still latching on to traditions or has love evolved and transformed? If so how?
We are joined by our lovely panelists: @alyshalicious @myr0_s @nadianina17 and @afiaa_a in spreading the momentum of self care and loving on your gyal dem!!
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Music by: @stickywow
On this episode you will hear different themes discussed all centring L-O-V-E from upbringing, traditions, spoken and unspoken forms of love teachings, expression, vulnerability, spirituality and more!
Our panelists Eric, Nadia and Nicole get real with us and share their perspectives on Black families, love languages, matrimonial foundation and its evolution.
Thanks and gratitude goes out to our panelist.
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Jump in our comments section and let us know...
What did partnership and family structure look like for you growing up?
How much influence did this have on you in your current or past relationships?
Music by: @stickywow
Unpack Dialogues Presents: Centring Blackness
Centring Blackness is a series of conversations focused on Blackness, it is a wholistic snapshot of how we know, engage, love, tribute, fight, package, hide and immerse ourselves in the multifaceted forms of Blackness.
On episode 2 - Black Business Evolution in Canada we connect with a group of entrepreneurs based in the Greater Toronto Area.
The Unpack Dialogues Panelist are: Dwayne- owner and creator of WestEnd Xchange (@westendxchange)-- it's all in the name... Reppin’ the west side of the 6ix , rock with your boy for the latest in urban wear apparel! Bringing the West End of the 6ix to the world!
We have Jamillah of all Trades - Owner and creator of Belle Noire Events (@bellenoireevents)- she aims to bring your vision to life and then some! Holla at your girl for: Wedding Planning, Event Planning, Balloon Styling, Event Décor & More! Check out www.bellenoireevents.com
We also have Sam Owner of Sam's Juices (@samsjuices)-- making fresh, healthy tropical juices from scratch! Keep an eye out for the Sams Juices truck and check your boy out in the summer months at most local festivals to get your fresh drink!
Special Shoutouts to our boy Jordan (@Jordans.thn) (also business owner of Tiger Building Services) for working with us behind the scenes on the content for this discussion! Tiger Building Services specializes in Window Cleaners and Power Washers! Check out www.tigerbs.work
Thanks and gratitude goes out to all of you!!!
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There's so much more to unpack... I hope you'll join us!
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Music by: @stickywow
Critical Land Acknowledgement by: @Echolibrary
Unpack Dialogues presents : Centring Blackness Series
Centring Blackness is a series of conversations focused on Blackness, it is a wholistic snapshot of how we know, engage, love, tribute, fight, package, hide and immerse ourselves in the multifaceted forms of Blackness.
We continue the conversation with Albert (@blac_bookworm) and Mahlon (@supermahrio) exploring more ugly truths and personal experiences of anti-Black sentiments within the Caribbean community.
Thanks and gratitude goes out to our special guests: @blac_bookworm @supermahrio for keeping it 100% with us during this conversation!
Be sure to follow and connect with us on Instagram @unpackdialogues and don't forget to subscribe!
There's so much more to come!
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Music by: @stickywow
Critical Land Acknowledgement by: @Echolibrary
Unpack Dialogues presents : Centring Blackness Series
Centring Blackness is a series of conversations focused on Blackness, it is a wholistic snapshot of how we know, engage, love, tribute, fight, package, hide and immerse ourselves in the multifaceted forms of Blackness. On this this episode we explore the ugly truths of personal experiences towards anti-Black sentiments within the Caribbean community.
Can you think about a time where you’ve experienced anti-Black experiences? How did this show up for you?
Thanks and gratitude goes out to our special guests: @blac_bookworm @supermahrio for keeping it with us during this conversation!
Be sure to follow and connect with us on Instagram @unpackdialogues and don't forget to subscribe there's so much more to come!
Music by: @stickywow
Critical Land Acknowledgement by: @Echolibrary