BlackLantic Podcast

On this weeks episode we speak to author (and Clinton's sister!) Charlene Carr about her book, We Rip the World Apart out NOW. Hear from her some of the inspiration behind the story and hear Hillary share how the book has impacted her as an early reader! Get involved! Leave your comments, message us, find us on our social media sites to DM, inquire about contributions, and more! - - - - - - -...

This we week we are together at the CHMA studios in Sackville talking about some East Coast Black History Month events, an organization that has organized a shelter and one of the first integrated schools has become a museum. Get involved! Leave your comments, message us, find us on our social media sites to DM, inquire about contributions, and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

On this weeks episode we speak to Dwayne Newby of Tastee Bites in PEI. Dwayne now calls Charlottetown home and is helping fill the niche of bringing Patties to PEI. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved! Leave your comments, message us, find us on our social media sites to DM, inquire about contributions, and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

On this weeks episode we do a roundup of updates in the Atlantic Provinces. We talk about a book educating readers on slavery in Newfoundland, an action plan created by UPEI to help with their (alleged) toxic culture of bullying and racism and we discuss the necessity (if there is one) of another police office on Main Street in Moncton.

Trigger Warning: Some may find the topic of this weeks episode difficult as it discusses sexual assult. Please watch and listen at your own discretion. On this weeks episode we speak with Zandra Pinette, an army veteran who recently was given a critical injuries benefit in response to the trauma and assault she suffered while working as a social worker for the Canadian Armed Forces. Thank you, Zan...

On our last episode of 2023, we recapped the year for us and talked about our episodes. We also touched on a racist incident at Mount Alison and a NS Black health clinic that is serving Black Nova Scotians. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved! Leave your comments, message us, find us on our social media sites to DM, inquire about contributions, and more!...

This week on BlackLantic we dive into the Fredericton Anti-Racism Task Force's Recommendations to the city, CBC's new African Nova Scotian (and Descendants of Africa) Advisory Board, the movie premiere for Origins which Hillary attended and the amazing vibe at BBI's awards last week! Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, rate, review and donate if you can.

On this episode of the podcast we interview Frances of Frany'z Kitchen and Nigerian Cuisine. We learn about her story, her experience moving to Nova Scotia and the deals she is offering as part of ByBlacks Restaurant Week.

While at Music New Brunswick Week we had the privilege to sit down with Thandiwe McCarthy and dive into his upbringing, his love of history and his latest project Still Here! Thank you to Gary Weekes and Aleya Michaud for all of your technical help behind the scenes. The photo used in the thumbnail was taken by Gary. Get involved! Leave your comments, message us, find us on our social media sites...

On this episode of the podcast we were thrilled to be on the grounds at Summer Soulsa and able to facilitate a conversation with musicians Ya Cetidon, One8Tea and Kirk Diamond about their music experience, the realities of being Black musicians and what the music industry is like. Whether you're an artist, music lover, or simply curious about these three mens' journeys - this episode is fo...

On this weeks episode of BlackLantic we take time to reflect over the amazing weekend we had at MusicNB networking and creating content. We also discuss the abhorrent murder of Leonard Cure in Georgia as well as discuss the current Gaza/Israel conflict to the best of our abilities. Don't forget to like, comment, rate, review and donate if you support the mission!

On this weeks episode we are sharing a LIVE talk we gave at the Moncton Public Library. While we are not historians, we are so thrilled to be given these opportunities to speak about the history of Black people in New Brunswick and the attrocities they have faced through the years. Thank you as always to Meredith Batt from the Provincial Archives for helping us collect files and data, the Book &qu...

On our second episode of season 3 we sit with Nancy Lemi, Mike Regis and Agapi Gessesse. Nancy and Mike participated in CEE Centre for Young Black Professional’s programs of which Agapi is the Executive Director. Clinton and Hillary learn more about the work CEE is doing, how it has propelled Mike and Nancy’s entrepreneurship and their ‘Who I Really Am’ campaign which Hillary has seen all over Tor...

We are BACK with season 3 of BlackLantic and starting off with an issue that affected a lot of our peers over the summer, a bill in the works by the Canadian government that has caused Meta and Google to block Canadian media on their platforms. We discuss who this is affecting, the censorship that is occuring and what we can try to do to help. Get involved! Leave your comments, message us, find us...

We are thrilled to be wrapping up our second season with Normand Hector, the only current Black Drag Queen in New Brunswick who performs as Normani! More than a drag queen, Norman uses his platform to teach people about respect and has partnered with Hockey New Brunswick, Hockey Canada and other organizations to share his story.

On this episode of the podcast we discuss two riots, one in New York and one in Toronto. We also discuss a new Union for Black Artists of Nova Scotia.

On this weeks episode of BlackLantic, we speak with Baba Shabazz of the Black Rose Nation on Knowledge, Education, Wisdom, Emancipation Day, Body Politic and so! much! more! Want to show support? Subscribe, hit that like button, and share!

🎙️Get ready for the hottest BlackLantic episode yet! We're hopping into some of the craziest mainstream scandals and stories shaking the internet. Dive in as we decipher the latest drama on pop icon, Britney Spears, NBA star, Jamal Wembanyama, supermodel, Gigi Hadid, and TikTok's viral sensation, PinkyDoll!✨ First, we break down the shocking altercation that has everyone talking - Britney...

On our FIRST in person episode that includes a guest we speak to Faycal Kilali, a Moroccan student in Sackville with a passion for constant self improvement. We discuss our own namesake, BlackLantic, and if African always equals Black. Make sure to like, comment, subscribe and rate!

On this weeks episode of BlackLantic, Hillary hosts a roundtable discussion with Karlyn Percil, Lily Yange and Karen Ferron about their varying experiences as 'dark-skinned' women, how that looks with varrying degrees of melanin and having all lived in different parts of the country. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and rate the podcast!

On this week's episode we talk about two vessels lost at sea, the NB Government cabinet shuffle, a black man who was shot and killed by police in NewFoundland and some Facebook drama on Clinton's plate. Remember to like, comment, subscribe and rate where you get your podcasts!

🎙️ Exciting news and a book giveaway on our socials with our latest episode! Join our podcast episode featuring author Wanda Taylor discussing her powerful Young Readers book, "The Grover School Pledge." Plus, we have a special giveaway! Check our socials for a chance to win a copy of the book shipped anywhere in Canada - listen to the end for extra chances to win this new book! Don'...

This week we talk about Hillary attending the Rainbow Railroad Freedom Party, Hillary's trip to Italy, Hillary's Black Carpet interviews for Black opera Treemonisha and more about... Hillary. As always like, comment, subscribe, rate and review for more Blacklantic!

On this weeks episode we speak with Ivor Pinder who not only works in Luxury Sales but also strives for the betterment of the Black Community as a whole, when not attending events with our co-founder Hillary! Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, rate on all platforms!

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the government of New Brunswick's current revising of Policy 713 and other policies put in place to protect the children of New Brunswick. Are there policies to protect all minority children? Should Policy 713 be reviewed at all? We also discuss secret coded quilts being shared across the country! As always, don't forget to like, comment, subscrib...