Blvck Canvas Podcast

Although we've come to the end of the road, we actually have to let go. We believe ending on a high was the best way to leave Blvck Canvas TV. We've shared so many great memories and experiences together as a team and met so many inspiring people along the way. Although we've disbanded from Blvck Canvas, that doesn't mean you won't see us in some shape or form soon. You can still watch and listen...

This week, we come to you live from the 2024 Green Party Conference in Manchester. The conference is an annual gathering of members and supporters of the Party to discuss policies, strategies and elect party leaders (when necessary). We discuss our experience being at the conference for the first time, Tope's speech introducing Deputy Leader Zack Polanski and what this experience means to us f...

This week’s episode is dedicated to the phrase “I told you so” as we respond to Kier Starmer’s “budget warning” or whatever that speech was this week. Is another 4 years of austerity really the answer to saving the British economy? And where does one hide a £22 BILLION black hole?… asking for a friend. We also discuss the importance of remembering the history of Notting Hill Carnival and our exper...

This week, we discuss the latest developments in Palestine, including the UK, French and American peace talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and what this REALLY means for Palestinian's social, economic and political future. We also discuss Kamala Harris and her "celebrity-certified" presidential campaign. Will Kamala help Palestine and Black women as President of th...

We're extremely exhausted, so this was a tough episode to record. But couldn't get on the mic without saying what we really felt. This week, we unpack the recent race riots and what this means for Black, Brown, Muslim, migrants and asylum seekers living in the UK. Dems also candidly opens up about his current mental health status and how the race riots have impacted him. If you're stru...

This week, we reflect on the last few weeks in politics since Labour's landslide win in the 2024 General Election. Plus, we ask why the Labour Party has the cash to spend money on war but not to lift 250,000 children out of poverty. Want to know the General Election results in your constituency? Check out the link here and enter your borough in the search bar. In the spotlight: Our recent inte...

This week, we're joined by Deputy Leader of The Green Party, Zack Polanski to understand more about The Green Party's policies and why a vote outside of the two-party system is important for diversity of political thought in Parliament. We also discuss some of the myths around the party and the recent allegations of anti-semitism and anti-Black racism. In the spotlight: Zack Polanski, Depu...

This week we get into some heavy reading to discuss the manifestos from the Green Party, Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems and Reform. Is it worth reading them? Which manifesto ranks the best? We've done the reading to help you make an informed decision (and to get you reading them too). In the spotlight: Independent candidates, Jeremy Corbyn , Faiza Shaheen and Leanne Mohamad Support Friends of...

After 15 national marches for Palestine, and almost 40,000 Palestinians killed since 7th October, we ask the question that most people seem to be avoiding: what good is peaceful protesting if Palestinians are still dying in their thousands ? If peace can't save Palestinian lives, then what can? In the spotlight: Green Party PPC for Deptford & Lewisham North, Adam Pugh Support Friends of Co...

This week was an emotional one for all of us as the news and footage of the latest bombings in Rafah surfaced via social media. Joined by Busayo Twins, we discuss: The Green Party Co-leader, Carla Denyer's statement (now deleted) about the recent bombing in Rafah The latest on Palestine The ICJ calling for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu The recent AI-generated “All Eyes on Rafah” image Peopl...

We're back, finally! This week, we catch up on why we've been away for so long (Dems has really been going through it) and unpack the results from the recent UK local elections. We also discuss Green Party councillor, Mothin Ali's recent apology after Antisemitism claims after being elected to Leeds City Council. Plus we ask, can the Green Party reach the Black community? In the spotli...

This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Jordan Pitt and Lee Daley who respectively directed and produced the documentary Untold Stories: Hair on Set . Created and also directed by actress Fola Evans-Akingbola, the documentary offers a rare and candid glimpse of conversations amongst Black peers on their experiences on the sets of film and television. The documentary features stories from Nao...

With only a few more days until the local elections, we sit down with independent mayoral candidate, Natalie Campbell to discuss her manifesto and what it takes to run an independent campaign. For more information on the London manifesto, click ⁠ here ⁠. In the Spotlight: The Local Elections. Local government elections will take place on Thursday 2nd May. Remember, Local votes are just as importan...

After a much needed break, we're back! And what better way to return than with an interview with Green Party Mayoral Candidate, Zoë Garbett. With the Local elections coming up next week, we discuss Zoë's manifesto, including policing, housing, the environment, and why we should vote green. For more information on the London manifesto, click here . In the Spotlight: The Local Elections. Loc...

This week, we unpack the UN Security Council passing a resolution demanding ‘an immediate ceasefire’ during Ramadan. While this is a major breakthrough in terms of Britain finally voting for a ceasefire, we still see past the facade of what's clearly a temporary one. Hun, you can't "pause" a genocide. Sorry for the late episode, we've all been through it this week, so we'...

This week we take a deep dive into the aftermath of Frank Hester's racist and violent hate speech. Plus we cuss out the careers coons that support and uphold parliament, spinless Starmer's Labour Party and the Convervaties when it comes to the lack of protection of Diane Abbott. In the Spotlight: The organizers of the Rally for Diane Abbott - local black women in Hackney including Lucie Sc...

We been to the last two protests in support of the people of Congo, organised by Stand for Congo UK, so we decided to talk about our experience and how you can support. Plus we unpack even more racism in British politics (no change there) as racists and extremely violent comments from top Tory donor, Frank Hester, resurface in the press. In the Spotlight: Stand for Congo UK. You can support by fol...

We're back with an impromptu bonus episode to review Shifters at the Bush Theatre in London, written by Benedict Lombe and directed by Lynette Linton. In short, we loved it and we'll tell you why! Shifters runs from the 1st - 30th March 2024. Book your tickets online here. Tickets are selling out fast! Follow Blvck Canvas TV on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We took a break for a week but your faves are back, recharged and ready to show up and cuss out. Of course, we're cussing out that rat Rishi Sunak and his recent speech outside of 10 Downing Street. If there was a High Priest of gaslighting, Rishi would be the temple the priest prayed in. We also salute George Galloway's recent landslide by-election win in Rochdale and discuss what this me...

With everything that's been happening recently in Palestine, Sudan and the DRC, it's hard for us to take celebrities and influencers seriously. So we shared some honest words about it. Plus we give you an update on the latest news from the ICJ about Israel's occupation of (and reign of terror in) Palestine. And last but not least, Kier Starmer is a bloodclart. The next rally to demand...

This week, we intended to have a whole episode on pop culture. Instead, we found it would be more fitting to have a frank discussion about the bombing of Rafah, cosplaying celebrities and Black British podcasters who need to drop the mic and pick up a book. We really poured our hearts out this week. More information on the next March for Palestine ⁠ here⁠ . More information on the next March for S...

The Grammy Awards was unofficially dubbed as the "year of the women". But why are Black women always snubbed for the top prize? It's an age-old debate and we know the reasons why, so why on earth do The Carters continue to attend? We give you our honest opinions on this and other shenanigans that went down last week. In the Spotlight: Yemisi Adegoke and her new podcast, World of Secr...

Spoiler alert...it’s not rap. Ahead of our discussion about Nicki, we unpack the verdict of the ICJ hearing and demystify the legalese that came with it and ask: why didn’t anyone say ceasefire now? Then, we get down to business and talk about Miss Nicki Lewinsky herself and her unforgivable behaviour towards Megan Thee Stallion. Is Nicki OK? Of course, she’s not.  The next march for Palestine is...

Despite Storm Isha lambasting the UK, Babylon continues to do its dirty work. This week, we unpack the Conservative government's Rwanda Bill and the latest Boycott Bill, which received its third and final reading at Parliament before being presented at the House of Lords. What exactly do these bills mean in a wider context for us, and is it worth the public interest? *Spoiler alert...it bloody...

Our second week into 2024, and it feels like peace was never given a chance before the wotlessnes settled in. This week, we devote today's episode to the ICJ hearing at The Hague, where South Africa bravely took Israel to court accusing the state of genocidal acts against Palestine. Note: Dems mentioned that Germany publicly admitted and apologised for acts of genocide against Namibians in 201...