Black Tea

Dalton and Mel speak to Ghanaian-Canadian animator Gyimah Gariba. Mel is convinced Big Sean has to unionize. Links from this episode: Huda Hassan CBC Arts article: How Gyimah Gariba is using caricature to push for a more empathetic world Mel on Twitter Dalton on Twitter

Mel and Dalton talk to professor, author and public intellectual Rinaldo Walcott about the state of Black life, history and how to imagine and create a better world.

Dalton and Mel chat with 2021 Polaris Music Prize winner Cadence Weapon about politics, storytelling and social justice. Cadence Weapon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cadenceweapon Cadence Weapon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cadenceweapon Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

Mel and Dalton talk to media trailblazer Brandon Gonez about doing media his way, real representation and connecting to communities through authentic storytelling. The Brandon Gonez Show: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonGonezShow Brandon Gonez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandongonez/ Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

Jamaican-Canadian legend Stacey McKenzie spills tea on modelling, work ethic, diversifying her talent and how much has changed in the industry. Mel wishes Dave Chappelle would stop. Stacey McKenzie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstaceymckenzie Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5 Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

Mel and Dalton sit down with media maven Tracy Moore to talk about her daytime talk show, entrepreneurism, family life, social media and being a boss. Links from the show: Tracy Moore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetracymoore/ Tracy Moore's clothing line: https://www.instagram.com/tracymoorexfredas Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5 Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

Dalton and Mel speak to two people involved in CBC legal drama Diggstown: star of the series, Vinessa Antoine and journalist, playwright, film and theatre director, Juanita Peters–who is directing an episode of the show this season. They talk about how the show raises Black Canadian issues, its importance in the Canadian TV landscape, Nova Scotia, and even Diddy. Then Dalton has some hopeful words for the Fugees tour. Links from the show: Diggstown on CBC Gem:...

Dalton and Mel sit down with Jamaican/Canadian legend, Producer/ Development executive and author Princess Banton-Lofters, founder of the Bravo hit show The Real Housewives of Atlanta and CEO of Loft 22 Entertainment. They chat about all things career, strength, perseverance, and how to tell authentic Black stories. Princess also spills the tea on what it was like to discover reality superstar Nene Leakes, and work with the infamous housewives. Links from the show: Dalton on Twitter:...

B(l)ack by popular demand, Melayna Williams and Dalton Higgins won't be holding back when they spill the tea. This season, we will get into Black art, creativity, politics, fashion and more. Prepare to learn, laugh, and get uncomfortable as Mel and Dalton guide you through necessary conversations surrounding race. Listen to season 3 on September 27th.

We talk to one of Canada’s most popular food Influencers Ryan Hinkson (Eat Famous) about hot culinary trends, the relationship between food and race, food photography, and customer service stereotypes.

We talk to Polaris Prize winning singer/songwriter and visual artist Lido Pimienta about her music and artistic process, Black and Indigenous identity in Colombia, motherhood and more. Version Française

Art is supposed to reflect the times– so what is the responsibility of artists who document the Black community? We are always having an unending discussion on Black music and how much we own, can claim and who profits. Guest: Kardinal Offishall Version Française English Transcript

Her journey into becoming one of the most visible Black influencers in Canada is such a fascinating one. Today we talk to Sasha Exeter about how her education, experiences with competitive sports and career shaped her into crafting a career from scratch, before the term “influencer” was at the tip of everyone’s tongue. And for those who don’t know, what does an Influencer do every day? During this wide- ranging discussion, we also talk about Sasha’s journey navigating how she uses your voice...

Comedy and satire continue to serve as excellent mediums for political discourse and critique. What responsibilities do the comedians have to the communities they joke about? If this is a form of allyship, and what role does representation have? Guest: Ryan McMahon English Trancript Version Française

Our political landscape is missing a myriad of voices, including Black women. How has this impacted the news cycle, or affected the minds and ideologies of voters? GUEST: Celina Caesar-Chavannes English Transcript Version Française

We are in an unprecedented moment and sports is not immune to the major shifts in consciousness occurring at this time. The theme of accountability is constantly being applied, and racism in sports has come to the forefront. The infrastructure around the business of sports continues to contain gatekeepers and barriers affected by racism. We want to discuss racism at all levels of the sports world. GUEST: Morgan Campbell Version Française English Transcript

There has been a lot of whistleblowing about anti-Black racism in the workplace in almost every profession. Unspoken issues at work ranging from micro-aggressions to outright racism are being recounted, and countless companies are being held accountable. What is this moment going to produce? What kind of future are we building? GUEST: Kathleen Newman-Bremang

B(l)ack by popular demand, Black Tea season 2 is bringing the same unapologetically Black content, unfiltered raw opinions and dope guests. We’ll be getting into all things Black, and much tea will get spilled. We are going to explore art, politics, pop culture, sports, economics and more beyond a single story or simple representation. English Transcript Version Française

The Black community often replicates the harmful and oppressive structures of white supremacy on it’s queer members. What are some ways we can build stronger ties between the broader Black community and LGBTQ+ people? Guest: Kim Katrin Milan, Human Rights Educator and Writer

This week, Melayna, Andray and A.Harmony break down this year’s best (and worst) moments in Blackness by spilling as much tea as possible. Guest: Writer and Hip-hop artist, A.Harmony