Black People Check In

Jermaine sits down 1 on 1 with Juno nominee, rapper, activist, Haviah Mighty. They discuss her journey in music, finding her voice & so much more! Follow Haviah: @HaviahMighty Follow Jerms: @jerms394 Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj

Jermaine talks about life as a whole husband, the wedding, and what marriage is like for him. They discuss Black Love. Follow us on IG & X: @blackpplcheckin Follow Jerms: @jerms394 Follow Mandela: @mandela_KJ

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Jermaine and Mandela are BACK with a Brand new episode to kick off 2024. Mandela calls Jesus a "Jacket" Jermaine goes on a rant They discuss the importance of Men's health and getting checked routinely. Follow us On IG & X : @BlackPplCheckIn Email us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow Mandela: mandela_kj Follow Jerms: @jerms394

Jermaine and Mandela are BACK with a brand new episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast! Join them as they discuss their summer 2023, Jermaine calls Mandela a "Fan Boy" *the disrespect*, and they discuss Tory Lanez 10 year prison sentence, and the N*g*a incels (nigg-cels) that defend him. OH, and Jermaine's upcoming wedding! P.S. We're still on a "break" so episodes m...

Jermaine and Mandela sit down with, author, speaker, life coach, entrepreneur, and host of the HEAL Her podcast, Makini Smith. Makini shares her mental health journey and also speaks about the power of setting boundaries with those in your life. In this powerful and informative episode, we learn about taking care of YOU and your own mental and physical well being. Follow us: @blackpplcheckin Email...

On this episode, Jerms & Mandela sit down with former IG Live #BlackPeopleCheckIn co-host Victoria, to talk about your favourite Netflix dating shows ( touching on #LoveIsBlind & #PerfectMatch). Victoria gives her perspectives on how Black women are treated on these shows.

This episode, we talk about ALL things carnival with Lateisha Williams, otherwise known as THEE social media carnival Queen, model, & reality show personality: @CarnivalBae. Jermaine, Mandela & Lateisha, get personal about mental health, her Trinidad carnival recap, her time on the hit Carnival reality show "Road Ready", and we get a little education about the history of carnival...

On this edition of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast, Mandela and Jermaine sit down with Toronto mayoral candidate Chloe Brown! We learn about Chloe and about her platform as she runs for the Mayor of Toronto for the second time. Follow us: IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin Follow Chloe: @ChloeBrown4TO Follow Jerms on IG & Twitter: @jerms394 E-Mail Us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com

Amnesty International's Daniella Barreto sits down with the man dem to talk about all things social justice and her new podcast "Rights Back At You", a podcast that tells the stories of everyday people fighting against discrimination! In this episode, we learn how her podcast came to be, and we learn a bit about Amanda herself! Follow us: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplechecki...

Mandela and Jermaine sit down with part owner and Executive Chef of one of Toronto's newest Black owned Haitian Caribbean Restaurants, Boukan Edible Bliss. We get to learn about Amanda's love of cooking origin story, and what lead her down the road of entrepreneurship! Amanda opens up about past relationships and her mental health journey & how she bounced back from her struggles to be...

Season 3 of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast is finally HERE! Jermaine and Mandela are BACK with a brand new episode and brand new season. In this episode Mandela talks about finding out he and his wife are expecting their first child together, and talks about his upcoming fatherhood.  They reflect on what 2022 was like for them, losing friendships, and Jermaine shared some news of his own. *w...

In this final podcast episode of 2022, Jermaine and Mandela sit down with former journalist, television producer, and current writer & entrepreneur Stephanie Hinds, to talk about feminism, and how it impacts the Black community, specifically when white women cry foul. Stephanie and the BPCI crew chat about her article on Byblacks.com, where former eTalk host Danielle Graham calls out fellow co...

Mandela & Jermaine chat with Toronto hip hop artist Roche Dat Guy!! They Chop it up about all things music, mental health and more.  IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow jerms: @jerms394 IG & Twitter Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj on IG and Twitter

Join Jermaine and Mandela as they speak with Psychotherapist Roxanne Francis about ALL things Black mental health!  Follow Roxanne on IG: @francispsychotherapy  IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow jerms: @jerms394 IG & Twitter Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj on IG and Twitter

Mandela & Jermaine chat with fitness and wellness expert Nicole Ho Sang! Join them as they talk about all things mental health and fitness in our community. Nicole shares valuable insight on fitness, wellness and mental heath, plus so much more! IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow jerms: @jerms394 IG & Twitter Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj on IG...

The boys are BACK with a brand new episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast!  Jermaine and Mandela speak with the CEO Trent Out Loud, of Canada's premier boutique online Sneaker store, Exclucity. They chop it up with Trent about everything from sneakers/sneaker culture, and about Trent's journey into entrepreneurship as a Black man in Canada. Take a listen.  IG & Twitter: @blackppl...

Join Jermaine & Mandela at they chat with Social Worker & Educator Marty Lampkin. We get to know a bit about Marty and her Journey through academia, and we also discuss how Black parents deal with parenting kids with "disabilities". Tune in for this very important discussion! IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow Septembre: @septembrea_/@septembr...

Mandela and Jermaine sit down to discuss the death of Kkkolonizer Elizabeth. Mandela deeply reflects about himself.  The boys discuss Toronto summer '22, Jermaine FINALLY goes to TWO parties, AND they speak about the state of Festivals and the Toronto party scene. Tune in!  IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow Septembre: @septembrea_/@septembr...

Jermaine, Mandela & Septembre are back with a BRAND NEW episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast!! They Sit down with the Mental Health Commission of Canada & the Afro-Budsistas to speak on the benefits of cannabis on mental health and the criminalization of the Black community when it comes to marijuana. Don't miss this episode! Thank us later.  Follow the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podca...

Kofi joins the Black People Check In Crew to chop it up! Tune in as we learn about him and his journey into the world of art. Thew crew also explores the dynamics between art  and mental health, plus SO much more!  Follow the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast on the socials: IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow Septembre: @septembrea_/@septembrea (t...

Jermaine & Mandela reflect on how their journey through therapy have helped them both grow individually. Sr. Producer of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC), nightly news show "The National", Nicole Brewster-Mercury, joins them, and speaks about her own journey in the Canadian media landscape as a Black woman, and what it's often like to be the only Black face in the newsroom. ...

Therapist Alethia Cadore Joins the Black People Check In crew, to speak about all things Black mental health. They delve into the topic of rejection, and why it appears that the men in our community have an issue when facing rejection, particularly at the hands of women.   This is J-River's last recording with us, and we wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavours. Follow the #Blac...

Mandela offers a shoulder to vent on, as Septembre and Jerms talk about their relationship/dating woes, among other shit on their minds. Stay tuned for a new "caucasity chronicles" segment. Follow the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast on the socials: IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow Septembre: @septembrea_/@septembrea (twitter) Follow jerms: @jerms394 Fol...

Jerms and Mandela are back from their break, with a brand new episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn Podcast! They reflect on their time off then delve into the infamous SLAP heard around the world and it's ramifications.  Follow the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast on the socials: IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheck in E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow Septembre: @septembrea_/@septembrea (t...

Ms. J-River & Mandela speak with the Dean of Design at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) University, in Toronto, Canada, about her experiences being the first Black Dean of design anywhere in the world, and being a Black face in predominantly White spaces, Black student mental health on campus, + so much more. Tune in as we learn about all things Dr. Dori! Follow #BlackPeopleCheckIn...