BlackLantic Weekly

Join us on BlackLantic as we delve into the musical journey of Vince the Messenger, a dynamic artist from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Released during the East Coast Music Awards on May 2nd, where Vince is not only a local hero but also a performer, this episode offers a timely glimpse into his life and work. Vince shares insights from his early days in Toronto to his influential presence in Charlottetown's hip-hop scene. Discover his unique approach to music, combining deep lyrical content with authentic sounds, and how he navigates the challenges of the industry as an independent artist. Vince’s thoughtful lyrics and powerful messages resonate far beyond the Maritimes, especially as he takes the stage at the ECMA's.

We're back in the headquarters of Tribe Network with Founder & CEO Alfred Burgesson. We dive deep with the prominent figure himself regarding his younger days, the fostering of entrepreneurship and innovation within the BIPOC community in Halifax, and more. In this insightful discussion, Alfred shares his journey from community activism to launching a platform that not only connects but empowers underrepresented entrepreneurs. Discover how Alfred’s vision for Tribe Network is shaping a new generation of leaders and innovators, and hear his thoughts on the future of diversity in Canadian business.

An exclusive episode with Keysha Freshh, diving deep into her journey from childhood aspiration in music to touring the world through Hip Hop. Keysha shares her experiences growing up in Ajax, the profound impact of New York's hip-hop scene on her style, and how her multicultural upbringing has shaped her music. From early family support to pivotal moments in her career, explore the evolution of her sound and the personal stories behind her rise to prominence. Tune in for an insightful look into the life of a dynamic artist who continues to push the boundaries of hip-hop. 🔊 #KeyshaFreshh #CanadianMusic #HipHopCulture #BlackLantic #MusicJourney

Join us at TribeNetwork.ca in Halifax for a BlackLantic episode with Kimberlee Shelley. Her journey from Jamaica to Brampton highlights her community service, political strides, and role in Canada's reggae scene as part of 3-time Juno Award winner Kirk Diamond's management team. In This Episode: Kimberlee discusses her growth, community impact, and shift from politics to reggae music, embodying leadership and cultural synergy. 🔊 Highlights: • Kimberlee's transition from Jamaica to Brampton, celebrating her heritage. • Her significant political contributions in Brampton. • Insights into managing Kirk Diamond, blending reggae with leadership. • Kimberlee Shelley, celebrated for her achievements, including "Top 40 Under 40" and "Top 25 Canadian Immigrant," one of the "100 Accomplished Black Women," and a "Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Recipient", and a bench sits at Humber in Toronto, with a plaque that honours her for outstanding contributions. 🔗 Dive into Kimberlee's narrative on YouTube or Spotify for a blend of reggae beats and community activism. #BlackLantic #Jamiaca #Brampton #ReggaeMusic #politics #community

In this episode of the BlackLantic, we sit down with Jah'Mila, Junos nominee/performer and Halifax reggae sensation to explore her journey through music, activism, and the stories that inspire her soul-stirring songs. Known for her powerful lyrics and captivating melodies, Jah'Mila shares her experiences growing up in Jamaica, moving to Halifax, and how these diverse cultures have shaped her music. Whether you're a long-time fan or just discovering Jah'Mila, this episode offers a deep dive into the life of one of Halifax's most influential reggae artists. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with music, culture, and powerful moments. 🔗 Watch/Listen to experience where the rhythm and soul of Jah'Mila's music lives. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes featuring the voices shaping Atlantic Canada.

On this weeks episode, Clinton and Hillary travelled to Halifax to attend The Juno Awards! We were able to speak to Maestro Fresh Wes, Aqyila, Lu Kala, Kirk Diamond, Dominique Fils Aimé, Tobi, K-Anthony, Bambii, Okan, and more! Make sure to like, comment and subscribe for more JUNOS content. Listen, watch, like, or save for later for a deep dive into Matthew's world and catch more Black History Month events across our platform. Thank you to: Junos & Edelman Canada.

Want to show support? Subscribe, hit that like button, and share! This Week: We speak with Olumide Ojo, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Mall Magazine. We speak to him about his journey from Nigeria to Moncton, founding The Mall Magazine, and his experience in music. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved! Leave your comments, message us, find us on our social media sites to DM, inquire about contributions, and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - About BlackLantic: We’re a podcast, website and media channel with the goal of bringing Black Canadian East Coast Voices to the world. You can expect to hear from us every week with guests or open discussion, exploring topics and perspectives from all over Atlantic Canada #BlackLantic #EastCoast #BlackLivesMatter #NovaScotia #New Brunswick #PEI #NFLD #ClintonDavis #HillaryLeBlanc #SaintJohn #Moncton #Halifax - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @blacklantic on TikTok, Twitter, IG and FB! Hosts: @Cropberry / @ClintonDavis_ www.blacklantic.ca Thank you to: CHMA Studios, Olumide Ojo, James Anderson/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please considering contributing to our work at https://gofund.me/305ebe1a

This week we speak with Noel-Andrew and Roxane Bennett, a couple who have recently released the kids book Jerk Chicken Magic. We explore the message behind the book, the amazing graphics and what food means to culture, to immigrants and how it can lead to acceptance. ______________________________________ We are a grassroots organization on the path to more. Contribute time, content of support at https://www.blacklantic.ca/contribute ______________________________________ Thank you to DMPublic, Michael Usling and Deanne Moser ______________________________________ About BlackLantic: A social purpose and digital media organization providing engaging platforms of perspective towards diversity, diaspora and sometimes challenges of being Black in Atlantic Canada #blacklantic #blackcontentcreator #blackcontentcreators #canadianpolitics #activism #palestine @blacklantic on socials! ______________________________________ Please considering contributing to our work at https://gofund.me/305ebe1a

This week on BlackLantic S03E19, we sit down with Hamilton's own NDP MP Matthew Green, delving into his impactful journey from city councillor to a voice for change in federal politics. From tackling racial discrimination to advocating for economic and environmental justice, and human rights justice, Green shares insights on his relentless fight on the Hill and in his communities for a more equitable Canada and world. As we enter BlackLantic's 3 year, join us for this compelling conversation on activism, representation, and the ongoing battle for systemic change. Listen, watch, like, or save for later for a deep dive into Matthew's world and catch more Black History Month events across our platform. Thank you to: Matthew Green and his Team, and Alysis for the use of her car!

This week BlackLantic takes over the Black Diamond Ball Carpet - we interviewed illustrious guests from former Degrassi stars, to politicians, and the founder of the Black Diamond Ball himself - Shawn Cuffie. Watch all of the interviews here, find clips on our socials soon, and watch the Black Diamond Ball on CityTV March 3rd at 5PM EST. #citytv #blackdiamondball #blacklantic #atlanticcanada www.blacklantic.ca Get involved! Leave your comments, message us, find us on our social media sites to DM, inquire about contributions, and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - About BlackLantic: We’re a podcast, website and media channel with the goal of bringing Black Canadian East Coast Voices to the world. You can expect to hear from us every week with guests or open discussion, exploring topics and perspectives from all over Atlantic Canada - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @blacklantic on TikTok, Twitter, IG and FB! Hosts: @Cropberry / @ClintonDavis_ www.blacklantic.ca Thank you to: Shawn Cuff @cuffieshawn Fenella and the team at FKBMedia @fkbmedia

On this week of BlackLantic, we sit down (in person) with the literary legend George Elliott Clarke who recently edited the autobiography of his mentor and father-figure, Black Activist, Black Scientist, Black Icon - The Story of Dr. Howard D. McCurdy. The story shares the life, triumph and struggles of a Black man who is not only extremely educated, named the New Democratic Party in Canada, accomplished an astonishing amount, yet never received the accolades deserved for his contributions to Canada until much later in life. Reading the book in 2024, you see McCurdy fight for the same political issues we are fighting today. Thank you to Nimbus Publishing for facilitating the conversation, and the Halifax Public Library for hosting us.

This week's BlackLantic episode features our talk on anti-black racism to teacher candidates at St. Thomas University. Caught our session on tape while Matthew Martin from BLMNB handled another class before we switch and spoke to the other group for a total of two hours. Afterwards we combined for a 1-hr Q&A. Listen, watch, or save this episode, and for more BHM events happening in your area, scroll our Instagram newsfeed at @blacklantic. #BlackHistoryMonth #Education #BlackLantic #STU - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved! Leave your comments, message us, find us on our social media sites to DM, inquire about contributions, and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - About BlackLantic: We’re a podcast, website and media channel with the goal of bringing Black Canadian East Coast Voices to the world. You can expect to hear from us every week with guests or open discussion, exploring topics and perspectives from all over Atlantic Canada - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @blacklantic on TikTok, Twitter, IG and FB! Hosts: @Cropberry / @ClintonDavis_ www.blacklantic.ca Thank you to: **INSERT THANKS** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please considering contributing to our work at https://gofund.me/305ebe1a - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

On this weeks episode we talk about our Black History Month playlists, the Juno Nominees, some Grammy beef, CBC's new show For the Culture with Amanda Parris, new workplace racism statistics and some tension in New Glasgow! Get involved! Leave your comments, message us, find us on our social media sites to DM, inquire about contributions, and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - About BlackLantic: We’re a podcast, website and media channel with the goal of bringing Black Canadian East Coast Voices to the world. You can expect to hear from us every week with guests or open discussion, exploring topics and perspectives from all over Atlantic Canada #BlackLantic #EastCoast #BlackLivesMatter #NovaScotia #NewBrunswick #PEI #NFLD #ClintonDavis #HillaryLeBlanc #SaintJohn #Moncton #Halifax #BlackHistoryMonth #AmandaParris #Author #Grammys #KillerMike #RunTheJewels #BLM #NewGlasgow #Racism - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @blacklantic on TikTok, Twitter, IG and FB! Hosts: @Cropberry / @ClintonDavis_ www.blacklantic.ca - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please considering contributing to our work at https://gofund.me/305ebe1a

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! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - About BlackLantic: We’re a podcast, website and media channel with the goal of bringing Black Canadian East Coast Voices to the world. You can expect to hear from us every week with guests or open discussion, exploring topics and perspectives from all over Atlantic Canada #BlackLantic #EastCoast #BlackLivesMatter #NovaScotia #NewBrunswick #PEI #NFLD #ClintonDavis #HillaryLeBlanc #SaintJohn #Moncton #Halifax #BlackHistoryMonth #CharleneCarr #Author - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @blacklantic on TikTok, Twitter, IG and FB! Hosts: @Cropberry / @ClintonDavis_ www.blacklantic.ca - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please considering contributing to our work at https://gofund.me/305ebe1a

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! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - About BlackLantic: We’re a podcast, website and media channel with the goal of bringing Black Canadian East Coast Voices to the world. You can expect to hear from us every week with guests or open discussion, exploring topics and perspectives from all over Atlantic Canada #BlackLantic #EastCoast #BlackLivesMatter #NovaScotia #NewBrunswick #PEI #NFLD #ClintonDavis #HillaryLeBlanc #SaintJohn #Moncton #Halifax #BlackHistoryMonth - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @blacklantic on TikTok, Twitter, IG and FB! Hosts: @Cropberry / @ClintonDavis_ www.blacklantic.ca - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please considering contributing to our work at https://gofund.me/305ebe1a

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! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - About BlackLantic: We’re a podcast, website and media channel with the goal of bringing Black Canadian East Coast Voices to the world. You can expect to hear from us every week with guests or open discussion, exploring topics and perspectives from all over Atlantic Canada #BlackLantic #EastCoast #BlackLivesMatter #NovaScotia #NewBrunswick #PEI #NFLD #ClintonDavis #HillaryLeBlanc #SaintJohn #Moncton #Halifax - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @blacklantic on TikTok, Twitter, IG and FB! Hosts: @Cropberry / @ClintonDavis_ www.blacklantic.ca - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please considering contributing to our work at https://gofund.me/305ebe1a

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, Zandra, for sharing your story. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved! Leave your comments, message us, find us on our social media sites to DM, inquire about contributions, and more! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - About BlackLantic: We’re a podcast, website and media channel with the goal of bringing Black Canadian East Coast Voices to the world. You can expect to hear from us every week with guests or open discussion, exploring topics and perspectives from all over Atlantic Canada #BlackLantic #EastCoast #BlackLivesMatter #NovaScotia #New Brunswick #PEI #NFLD #ClintonDavis #HillaryLeBlanc #SaintJohn #Moncton #Halifax - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @blacklantic on TikTok, Twitter, IG and FB! Hosts: @Cropberry / @ClintonDavis_ www.blacklantic.ca - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please considering contributing to our work at https://gofund.me/305ebe1a

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! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - About BlackLantic: We’re a podcast, website and media channel with the goal of bringing Black Canadian East Coast Voices to the world. You can expect to hear from us every week with guests or open discussion, exploring topics and perspectives from all over Atlantic Canada #BlackLantic #EastCoast #BlackLivesMatter #NovaScotia #New Brunswick #PEI #NFLD #ClintonDavis #HillaryLeBlanc #SaintJohn #Moncton #Halifax - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - @blacklantic on TikTok, Twitter, IG and FB! Hosts: @Cropberry / @ClintonDavis_ www.blacklantic.ca - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please considering contributing to our work at https://gofund.me/305ebe1a - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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.