Racialized 506

This Black History Month episode of Racialized 506 features Ralph Thomas and David Peters , co-founders of PRUDE Inc. and the New Brunswick Black History Society, sharing personal stories of confronting racism, founding inclusive organizations, and explaining why “Black history is world history.”  They highlight Black innovators’ global contributions, the role of allies, and the importance of pres...

In this episode of "Racialized 506: Anti-Racism Conversations," hosts Lina Gharbiya and Bob Whitney sit down with Therese Trofimencoff, Anti-Racism & Equity Lead at the Anglophone South School District. The discussion delves into the critical issue of racism in our schools and its profound impact on newcomers and their families. Therese shares insights into the challenges faced by ra...

In this episode of Racialized 506: Anti-Racism Conversations, hosts Lina Gharbiya and Bob Whitney welcome Noha Rabie back for a powerful discussion on racism in our schools. Together, they explore its impact on newcomers and their families, shedding light on the challenges faced by racialized communities in the region. Key takeaway: Racism in schools deeply affects newcomers, influencing their sen...

Lina and Bob Whitney talk to Phylomene Zangio, Chair, NB Human Rights Commission & Allie Fournier, Senior Education Officer, New Brunswick Human Rights Commission. They talk about New Brunswick Human Rights Act and the recourse newcomers have filing a human rights complaint. Links mentioned in the Podcast: 🔗 The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission website: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en...

In this revealing episode, hosts Lina Gharbiya and Bob Whitney interview Noha Rabie, about her experiences settling in the region. The discussion covers the preparedness of local institutions in welcoming newcomers, and the challenges faced by racialized newcomer youth in and out of school. Key takeaway: While Saint John has made strides in welcoming newcomers, there are still significant challeng...

Lina Gharbiya and Bob Whitney welcome lawyer Carla Parish to discuss how the legal profession in Saint John is responding to the influx of newcomers from diverse backgrounds. This episode delves into the most common legal concerns faced by newcomers, and the challenges legal professionals encounter when working with clients from different cultural backgrounds. Key takeaway: The legal system is gra...

In this episode of "Racialized 506: Anti-Racism Conversations," hosts Lina Gharbiya and Bob Whitney sit down with Inspector Anika to discuss how the KV Police Force has adapted to the changing multicultural landscape of Saint John and surrounding areas. The conversation explores the challenges, training, and improvements in police interactions with newcomers, particularly those from raci...

Our guests today Marwa Hasan, Emily MacMackin and Somaditya Das will be talking about their personal experiences living as immigrants and long time Canadians with multiculturalism. These conversations reflect how multiculturalism affects social issues, public policy and daily life in local communities like Saint John. Our Second Season of Racialized 506 starts September 2021.  Stay Tuned!

Our guests for this week are well established women in the community who have made the choice solely to wear the hijab. You will hear the stories of our three guests: Noha Eshra, Paula Radwan and Sadaf Anjum who have faced  many challenges and will  share with us their own stories and journey with the hijab.

Our guests, Chloe, Isabela , and Rodrigue Hébert  chose Saint John, NB as their home, are all individuals who bring a diversity of language to our community. All coming from different linguistic backgrounds,  they speak English or French with non-traditional, maritime accents. In this episode, each of our guests will be sharing their experiences and challenges. 

In this episode, we will be talking with three new guests; Su Dange , Aisha Kuvatova and Mariam Saeed  about their experiences with anti-racism in Saint John, New Brunswick

Our three new guests of the week: Terence Chandra, Mariam and Sarah Fellah will be sharing  their experiences with anti-racism and how they were able to overcome antiracism in Saint John, New Brunswick. 

In this episode, we will be talking with three guests; Amanda LeBlanc, Matthew Martin and Maryam Naser about their experiences with anti-racism in Saint John, New Brunswick.