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Hello ladies, gents, and non binary folx! Welcome back to the Political ThisThat Podcast; it has been a while since you have last heard us and we are happy to be back with new episodes for you to listen to! Happy Black History Month! This month is a time to celebrate and acknowledge Black people, Black culture, and Black history! On this episode, we are joined by Tatianna Burnett. She is the podcast host and media assistant to HeyBlackGirl, a Black women led organization that is focused on uplifting Black women across Canada. We talk about her work with HeyBlackGirl, the importance and value of sisterhood, the history and culture surrounded Black women and their hair and diversity of Black people in Canada.
Don't forget to subscribe and rate this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and follow us @thepttpodcast on Instagram and Twitter!
HeyBlackGirl media:
Their website: https://www.hey-black-girl.com/
Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyblackgirlca/
Tatianna's media:
Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__taati/
Her Twitter: https://twitter.com/__taati
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! Happy final day of Black History Month. To end of our Black History Month series, we are joined by Fariba Al-Hassan and Nikayda Harris, third year students studying Public Affairs and Policy Management at Carleton University. Fariba and Nikayda are the co-presidents of BSPA Carleton: the Black Students in Public Affairs club on Carleton's campus. They joined us to discuss why they created BSPA, their experiences as Black students in PAPM, the importance of representation for Black students in the public affairs sphere, and their hopes for the future of both BSPA and public affairs.
Don't forget to subscribe and rate this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and follow us @thepttpodcast on Instagram and Twitter!
BSPA's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bspacarleton/
Fariba's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westafricant/
Nikayda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niki_h20/
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! For the third episode of our Black History Month series, we are joined by MLA Uzoma Asagwara. Uzoma is currently a Member of the Legislative Assembly in Manitoba for Union Station. They made history in 2019 for being the first Black, queer MLA in Mantioba's history. They joined us to talk about their journey getting into politics, some of the challenges they deal with in the Manitoba legislature, and the importance of representation for all voices especially Black people in Canadian politics both federally and provincially.
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow @thepttpodcast on Instagram and Twitter.
Uzoma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uzomachioma/
Uzoma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/UAsagwara
Uzoma's website: https://www.mbndp.ca/uzomaasagwara
Hello ladies, gents, and non binary folx! Happy Black History Month! We hope you enjoyed part one of Black Love where we talked about familial love, self love as a Black person, and what love looks like! We switch gears for this episode which is part two of two of Black Love with Tinu and Pascal. Part two focuses on romantic love; we discuss struggle love in the Black community, the relationship between black men and black women, where this ideal of love comes from in the Black community, and how we should visualize black love moving forward.
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow @thepttpodcast on Instagram and Twitter!
Tinu's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinuveli/
Tinu's episode on Being a Child of Immigrants: https://anchor.fm/thepttpodcast/episodes/Episode-3--Being-A-Child-of-Immigrant-Parents-with-Tinu-Akinwande-emv6se
Pascal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p.adesina/
Pascal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PascalAdesina
Pascal's Episode on Black Men and Mental Health: https://anchor.fm/thepttpodcast/episodes/BHM-2021---Part-2-of-Discussions-of-Mental-Health-in-Black-Men-with-Pascal-Adesina-epvbki
Link to All About Love by bell hooks: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/all-about-love-new-visions/9780060959470-item.html?ikwid=all+about+love&ikwsec=Books&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=4c82966488ee6c95a6e648825fcd36c1
Link to Is Marriage for White People: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/is-marriage-for-white-people/9780452297531-item.html?ikwid=is+marriage+for+white+people&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=f35da5febed092521ccf63310a867ae9
Hello ladies, gents, and non binary folx! Happy Black History Month and Happy belated Valentine's Day! This episode is part 1 of 2 of our Black Love episodes! We are joined by Tinu Akinwande and Pascal Adesina who are not strangers to the podcast and are recent university graduates. Tinu earned her Bachelors in Political Science with a concentration in Public Affairs and Policy Analysis with a double major in African Studies from Carleton University and Pascal earned his Bachelors in Justice, Political Philosophy and Law and a minor in Linguistics from McMaster University. In this episode, we discuss black love relating to familial, platonic, and self love. We have a raw conversation on how our upbringing affected our perception of love, our own self love journeys as young Black people, and what love truly is.
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow @thepttpodcast on Instagram and Twitter!
Tinu's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinuveli/
Tinu's episode on Being a Child of Immigrants: https://anchor.fm/thepttpodcast/episodes/Episode-3--Being-A-Child-of-Immigrant-Parents-with-Tinu-Akinwande-emv6se
Pascal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p.adesina/
Pascal's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PascalAdesina
Pascal's episode on Black Men and Mental Health: https://anchor.fm/thepttpodcast/episodes/BHM-2021---Part-2-of-Discussions-of-Mental-Health-in-Black-Men-with-Pascal-Adesina-epvbki
Link to All About Love by bell hooks: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/all-about-love-new-visions/9780060959470-item.html?ikwid=all+about+love&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=b6eafdcc4776dde43534308fbfac6f8c
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! Happy Black History Month! This month's episodes will be focusing on the incredible work of Black people in the community. For the first episode of Black History Month, we are joined by Angelo Grant, the founder and editor in chief of Pitch Magazine. Pitch Magazine is a print magazine that focuses on highlighting black expression and creativity. Alongside being editor in chief of Pitch Magazine, Angelo is a first year medical student at University of Toronto and graduate from McMaster's Health Sciences program. He sat down with us to discuss why he created Pitch Magazine, the importance of Black expression and dignified representation of Black people, and the health disparities in the medical field for Black people.
Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow @thepttpodcast on Instagram and Twitter!
Pitch Magazine's Website: https://www.pitchmag.ca/
Pitch Magazine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pitchmag/
Pitch Magazine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/pitchblackmag
Angelo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelo.zip/
Hello ladies, gents, and non binary folx. We are finishing off our series on youth community activism by sitting down with Christine Le. Christine is the co-founder of ARCC: Asian Resilience Collective Canada, an organization that aims to promote civic engagement in the Asian Canadian community. We discussed the creation of ARCC, her political upbringing, her involvment on University of Toronto Scarborough's campus and the importance of representation in the Asian community. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow @thepttpodcast on Instagram and Twitter.
ARCC's website: https://www.asianresiliencecollectivecanada.org/
ARCC's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/asianresiliencecc/
Op-Ed featuring Christine on the importance of hearing Asian women's voices: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2021/05/31/as-asian-women-our-voice-needs-to-be-heard-why-canada-needs-to-make-space-for-us-at-decision-making-tables.html?fbclid=IwAR0wl80W1B15y1hbtaAM21tks4Jqozag9-DfSM1jWVG6jJVjHcXX51vJe9w
Article featuring Christine on fighting against anti-Asian racism: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/05/19/features/some-daughters-vote-want-fight-anti-asian-racism
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode makes mention of sexual violence and sexual assault.
Happy New Year ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! For the first episode of the new year, we are continuing our serious on youth community activism. This week's guest is Tiana Thomas, a fourth year student at Carleton University who is working on Carleton's campus to raise awareness to sexual violence and sexual assault specifically proposing a sexual violence prevention program and collaborating to create Expressions of Empowerment which is an art exhibit in honour of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We dive in more in her work and how she started, how toxic masculinity plays a role into sexual violence, and the importance of aiming to be sustainable in your everyday life.
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and give us a follow @thepttpodcast on Instagram and Twitter.
Tiana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tianarosethomas_/
Link to article featuring the proposal for the sexual violence violence program on Carleton's Campus: https://charlatan.ca/2021/10/students-call-carleton-out-for-lack-of-sexual-violence-prevention/
Link to CUSA Womxn's Centre for Expression of Empowerment Exhibit: https://www.instagram.com/cusawomxnscentre/
Sexual Assault Resources
Ottawa Distress Centre: https://www.instagram.com/distresscentreottawa/ Phone Number: 613-238-3311
Carleton's Sexual Assault Support Centre: https://www.instagram.com/cusasc/ Phone Number: 613-520-5622
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! On the final episode of 2021, I got to sit down with Founder of Elevated Canada and Co-Founder of BlacksInPower Taijah Cox-Armstrong. Elevated Canada is a non-profit that aims to end homelessness and BlacksInPower is a space to empower black people while educating people about the Black community. We discussed what motivated her to start Elevated Canada, the work she did in summer 2020 in the height of Black Lives Matter, the problematic practice of streaming in high schools in Ontario, and how she is using her voice to champion change in her community. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give this podcast a follow @thepttpodcast on Instagram and Twitter!
Taijah's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itstaij/
Elevated Canada's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatedcanadainc/
BlacksInPower's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacksinnpower/
Taijah's Article About Homelessness: https://womenyoushouldknow.net/packaging-care-homelessness-ottawa-covid-19/
Article about Ending Streaming In Secondary Schools: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-schools-streaming-academic-applied-1.6245612
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. This week, I am joined by Keenan Reynolds, a former OHL hockey player and Co-Founder of The Front 9 Project. The Front 9 Project is a 6 week program that gives underprivileged youth in Ottawa the chance to learn how to play golf. We discussed his life growing up playing hockey from minor leagues to the OHL, the current hockey culture and the lack of diversity in hockey, the vision behind the Front 9 Project, and how to become involved in your local community. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow @thepttpodcast on Instagram and Twitter.
The Front 9 Project's Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-front-nine-project/about/
Keenan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kreynolds19_/
The Hockey Diversity Alliance Page: https://hockeydiversityalliance.org/
Election Ontario's Website regarding the upcoming Ontario Provincial Election: https://www.elections.on.ca/en.html
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. For this week's episode, I sat down with Ainsley Jeffery, founder of Being Our Future, a hub and space for young people to stay active in politics and social justice. We discussed with the creation of Being Our Future, her favourite part of Being Our Future, what it was like going viral on the internet in the midst of a federal election, and the power and importance of social media. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow @thepttpodcast on Instagram and Twitter.
Being Our Future's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingourfuture/
Being Our Future's Website: https://www.beingourfuture.com/
Being Our Future's Viral Infographic: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3AYibSpTjB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Ainsley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ainsleyjeffery/
Link to ONCanada's Project Instagram and Website:
https://www.instagram.com/oncanadaproject/
https://oncanadaproject.ca/
Link to the Speech to the Throne: https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/campaigns/speech-throne/2021/building-resilient-economy.html
Hello ladies, gents, and non binary folx! Welcome to Season 3! This season will be joined by new guests as we dive into all things social justice and politics! The first episode of this season, I sat down with Yavuz Topbas, the CEO, Founder, and Co-Owner of PoliDolls, a doll company that makes plush dolls based of Canadian and American politicians with the aim of creating something fun for people to connect with politics We discussed how PoliDolls came to be, his hopes for the new session of Parliament and the upcoming Ontario provincial election, and the importance of class. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and give us a follow @thepttpodcast on Instagram and Twitter. PoliDoll's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polidollsofficial/ PoliDoll's Official Website: https://polidolls.com/ Link to purchase PolIDolls on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/PoliDolls-Justin-Trudeau-PoliDoll/dp/B08S3F9LK5/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=PoliDolls&qid=1637580680&sr=8-2 The article featuring Yavuz in the Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/04/10/students-at-north-yorks-emery-ci-have-always-felt-left-behind-fighting-fords-cuts-helped-them-raise-their-voice.html
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! For the month of June, I will be joined by social justice advocates and we will be having discussions around Black Lives Matter, homelessness, political engagement, and sustainability. On this episode, I am joined by Vivian who is the owner of VTD Apparel, a clothing brand that focuses on advocating for the lives of all black people. She discusses how she created the brand and what VTD stands for. We also have a raw conversation on the lack of safe spaces for black women and the current state of activism especially on social media. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen and don't forget to follow on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast. TRIGGER WARNING: There is mention of sexual assault around the 31 mark of the episode. VTD Apparel's Website: https://www.vtdapparel.com/ VTD Apparel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vtd.apparel/ Link to learn more about the Detroit Race Riots: https://www.history.com/topics/1960s/1967-detroit-riots
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! For the final episode for Mental Health Awareness Month, the focus is on bpd (borderline personality disorder) and eating disorder. I am joined by Olivia who just finished her third year at Western University studying French and Creative Writing. We discussed the importance of educating those around her on bpd, her journey with figuring out she had bpd and an eating disorder, and where she is now with her mental health. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast!.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode makes mention of eating disorders, suicide, depression, and psychiatric wards.
Olivia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liv.elizaa/
Olivia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/_titaliv
Links to purchase Olivia's books: https://www.blurb.ca/user/livsaldua
You are not alone! Make sure to reach out if you are struggling and here are some resources to help you:
Mental Health Resources Canada: https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1
Kids Help Phone: Text "CONNECT" to 686868
YouthSpace.ca: (778) 783-0177 (6pm-12am)
Crisis Services Canada: 1 (833) 456-4566 (toll-free)
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! This week's episode and focus is on anxiety. I am joined by Melody who is a third year student studying biomedical sciences at Ryerson University. We discussed her path with anxiety including the lows and how school has made an impact on her anxiety. We also have a raw conversation on the impacts of social media and hustle culture on this generation's mental health.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode has mention of suicide, depression, and anxiety.
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast and give this podcast a rating on Apple Podcasts.
Melody's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melodyobaseki/
No, For Real's Instagram and Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/nfrthepodcast/ https://twitter.com/nfrthepodcast
No, For Real's Episode on 9-5 and hustle culture: https://anchor.fm/nfr-thepodcast/episodes/Quit-your-9-5-They-Said--Ft--Hilda-Oni-EP--9-ep9kq7
You are not alone! Make sure to reach out if you are struggling and here are some resources to help you:
Mental Health Resources Canada: https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1
Kids Help Phone: Text "CONNECT" to 686868
YouthSpace.ca: (778) 783-0177 (6pm-12am)
Crisis Services Canada: 1 (833) 456-4566 (toll-free)
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! Continuing with Mental Health Awareness Month, this week's episode is focusing on ADHD. I am joined by Rhea who is a third year student at Carleton University who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. We discussed her journey with getting diagnosed with ADHD, some of the negative and positive stereotypes of ADHD, and some of the inequalities people from low-income households face regarding getting assistance with their mental health issues.
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast and give this podcast a rating on Apple Podcasts.
Rhea's Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ssleepypsychee/
Rhea's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhea.dsz/
You are not alone! Make sure to reach out if you are struggling and here are some resources to help you.
Link to ADHD Magazine: https://www.additudemag.com/
Mental Health Resources Canada: https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1
Kids Help Phone: Text "CONNECT" to 686868
YouthSpace.ca: (778) 783-0177 (6pm-12am)
Crisis Services Canada: 1 (833) 456-4566 (toll-free)
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! For the month of May, the focus of discussion is mental health awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month. I am joined by Melany Ruiz and we discuss depression and anxiety. She is a small business owner with her photography business Melevison. We discuss her journey with depression and anxiety, how mental health impacted our high school experience and relationship with our parents, and mental health advocacy overall.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode has mention of sexual assault, suicide, depression, and anxiety.
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast and give this podcast a rating on Apple Podcasts.
Melevision's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melevision/
Melany's Twitter: https://twitter.com/melevisi0n
Mental Health Resources Canada: https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1
Kids Help Phone: Text "CONNECT" to 686868
YouthSpace.ca: (778) 783-0177 (6pm-12am)
Crisis Services Canada: 1 (833) 456-4566 (toll-free)
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! For this week's episode, I saw down with Sami to discuss all things law. Sami is in his third year double majoring in Journalism and Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University. We discussed the current state of policing in Ontario under the current Premier, being a person of colour engaging with the law, and where he sees the legal field in the next 10 years. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts.
https://www.instagram.com/sami.islam6/
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! On this week's episode, I saw down with Tolu who is studying software engineering at University of Alberta. We sat down and discussed the life of being a software engineer, the differences between software and computer engineering, how COVID has impacted the industry and the current state of representation in the industry. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts!
Tolu's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tolu.adekunle/
The Alive Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/the_alivepodcast/
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx! On this week's episode, I sat down with Benjamin who is studying nursing at York University. We discussed the lack of representation of men, specifically black men in the nursing field, some of the stereotypes that nurses face and some important lessons he has learned throughout his studies. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast and give us a rating on Apple Podcasts. Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bdanquah5/ Ben's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danqzzz Link to article relating to the rise of black boys getting suspended in Peel Region secondary schools: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/peel-school-board-racism-1.5496611 Links to articles relating to the applied stream in secondary schools in Ontario: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-streaming-high-school-racism-lecce-1.5638700 https://capitalcurrent.ca/plan-to-scrap-racist-streaming-in-grade-9-hailed-as-major-step-for-black-students-in-ontario/ Link to the Calls of Action for Reconciliation of Indigenous Peoples in Canada: http://trc.ca/assets/pdf/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf
Hello ladies, gents, and non binary folx. To end off Women's History Month and the series of women in different industries, I am joined by Sereyna who is studying political science with a minor in law at Carleton University. We discussed the lack of representation in the legal and political field, the barriers that minorities face in pursuing post secondary education, and some of the stereotypes of being in political science. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast and gives us a rating on Apple Podcasts!
Sereyna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencersereyna/
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. Welcome back to another episode as we continue looking at women in different industries for Women's History Month. On this week's episode, I sat down with Anu who is studying biomedical sciences major with a specialization in neuroscience at the University of Ottawa. We discussed life as a biomedical sciences major; the good and the bad, being an international student, working towards your goals, and looking at the glass half full instead of half empty when it comes to representation for black people in the sciences field. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast and give this podcast a rating on Apple Podcasts!
TRIGGER WARNING: mention of suicide at the 18 minute mark
Anu's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/situanu/
Anu's Fitness Page: https://www.instagram.com/ctrajectoriesfitnhealthy/
The Instagrams of the Interabled Couple and Mother with an Autistic Child mentioned on this episode:
https://www.instagram.com/roll.with.cole/
https://www.instagram.com/livingwithlilac/
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. Welcome to another episode. For the remainder of March, I will be joined by a woman in different areas of study; this week's focus is journalism. On this week's episode, I am joined by Ameera who is studying journalism at Carleton University. We discuss being a journalist as a woman of colour, the importance of effective, fact-based journalism, and what is racism from the blatant acts of racism to mircroagressions that many women of colour and black women face. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast
Ameera's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameeraali/
Links to her articles: https://capitalcurrent.ca/author/ameeraali/
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. Happy Women's History Month! This month I will be having discussions with women from different backgrounds on being a woman in different industries. With the end of Black History's Month and the beginning of Women's History Month, today's episode is with Velma Morgan, the chair of Operation Black Vote Canada. Operation Black Vote Canada is a national multi-partisan organization in Canada whose aim is to get more black people elected to political office in all three levels of government. We discuss her career in politics and policy, how Operation Black Vote came to be, the initiatives that Operation Black Vote Canada has, and the importance of #representationmatters in politics and public policy. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast!
Operation Black Vote Canada's website: www.obvc.ca
Operation Black Vote Canada's Instagram and Twitter: @blackvotecanada
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. On the last episode for Black History Month, I am joined by Councillor Arielle Kayabaga who is a councillor in London, Ontario. We discuss the role of a city councillor, the importance of municipal government, and what needs to be remembered as Black History Month comes to an end. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepttpodcast.
Arielle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KayabagaArielle
Arielle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamaykay/
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folk. On today's episode, I am joined by MP Matthew Green who represents the riding of Hamilton Centre. We discuss the realities of being a black MP; tackling white supremacy in the institution of politics. We also tackle the current state of Canadian politics with Senate reform, liberalism and engaging with other politicians from other parties. This episode was a very educational episode of learning about more Canada's political institutions. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepttpodcast.
Matthew Green's Instagram: @matthewgreenndp
Matthew's Twitter: @MatthewGreenNDP
Link to Celina's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Can-You-Hear-Me-Now/dp/0735279594/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WH8ZBST74OZW&dchild=1&keywords=can+you+hear+me+now&qid=1613496807&sprefix=can+you+h%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-1
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. On today's episode, I am joined by Nicole and Allegra and we tackle the journey of being a young black girl in the 21st century. We look at our individual journeys on discovering what it truly means to be a black girl, particularly when it comes to our fashion, hair, and music taste. We also look at the representation of black women in both media and social media while also calling out a few black producers in Hollywood and what stereotypes of black women need to be dead in 2021. Don't forget to follow us on twitter and Instagram @thepttpodcast.
Nicole's Instagram: @mensahnicole
Nicole's Twitter: @mensahnicolee
Allegra's Instagram: @ally_muzadi
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. Welcome to another episode and part two of mental health in black men. Today I am joined by Pascal and we discuss a little about performativity from Bell Lets Talk day and BLM, the relationship between black men and black women, and the way the perception of black men has negatively affected them. Pascal is the founder of TheForwardDirective which aims to inspire and keep life in perspective. Pascal's Instagram: @p.adesina TheForwardDirective's Instagram: @theforwarddirective
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. Welcome to a new season and a new month. February is Black History Month, so this month I will be having discussions on different topics including local black activism, mental health in the black communities, and the work of current black politicians. Today's episode is the first part of the discussion of mental health in black men. I am joined by Sultan and Ezechiel where we dive into mental health among black men. We talk about their unique upbringings, how they were able to talk about mental health, and what more the black community can do surrounding mental health.
Sultan's Instagram: @sultanoloyede
Ezechiel's Instagram: @callme_ez
Link to Ezechiel's video with jack.org: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpKc9aAcO1c&feature=youtu.be
Link to Absent Black Father Myth: https://www.newsweek.com/absent-black-fathers-myth-racism-1509085
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folk. This is the second part of the Being A Child of African Immigrant Parents series. On today's episode, I sat down with Sarah Sehabomo to continue this important conversation. Sarah Sehabomo is a student at the University of Ottawa studying Criminology. We discussed the Cameroonian Anglophone Crisis, how she wants to bring her culture into her future family, and what we as children of the diaspora should do for the future of Africa., Her Twitter handle is @chocoolatseh and her Instagram is @sehqueen. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folk. This is the first part of two talking about being a child of African immigrant parents. On today's episode, I sat down with Tinu Akinwande to discuss this topic. Tinu is currently the Vice-President Student Issues for the Carleton University Student Association and a student at Carleton University studying Political Science and African Studies. We discuss the good and difficult parts about being a child of Nigerian immigrant parents, how her studies have taught her more about Africa, and the challenges of being a diaspora child with conflict arising in your home country. Her Instagram handle is @tinuveli. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast!
Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folk. On today's episode, the first guest on this podcast is with Mrs. Celina Caesar-Chavannes. Celina Caesar-Chavannes is a former Member of Parliament for Whitby. During her time as MP for Whitby, she was the Parliamentary Secretary for the Prime Minister of Canada and the Minister for International Development et la Francophonie. She is currently working on her PhD in Organizational Leadership and is the Senior Advisor for EDI Initiatives to the Dean of Health Sciences at Queen's University while also being an Adjunct Lecturer. We discuss what got her into politics, her time in politics, and some of the things she has learned and wants to share to others. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @thepttpodcast!
Her book 'Can You Hear Me Now' is available for pre-order!
https://www.amazon.ca/Can-You-Hear-Me-Now/dp/0735279594/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Can+You+Hear+Me+Now&qid=1605088327&sr=8-1
Her social media handles are @iamcelinacc on Twitter and Instagram and Celina Caesar-Chavannes on Linkedin.
Articles from the Political Round Up
The 2020 US Presidential Election: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/biden-trump-us-election-saturday-1.5793885
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-biden-fraud-us-election-1.5794821
COVID 19 Vaccine: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/pfizer-says-covid-19-vaccine-is-looking-90-per-cent-effective-1.5180541
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-pfizer-vaccine-1.5795160
Hello ladies gents, and non-binary folk. This is the Political ThisThat Podcast hosted by Onome Oyiborhoro. This is the trailer to get introduced to myself, where the idea of this podcast came from, and what this podcast is! Very excited for everyone to listen and engage. Follow us on Instagram @thepttpodcast.