“When people are throwing money at Black Women in Motions way, I am always having a conversation about what they are doing long term. Long term to make sure that there is representation in your organization, that you are not perpetuating violence, and discrimination in your practices” (26:10) Monica Samuel is the Executive Director and Founder of Black Women in Motion, a … [Read more...] about Black Women in Motion: A Conversation with Founder Monica Samuel – Ep. 6
In Conversation with Radio Laurier
Anti BIPOC Racism on Canadian Campuses: Students Share Their Stories- Ep. 5
“Understanding doesn’t mean you’re educated…. And we need to take steps every single day to be more educated” (28:00) On this weeks episode, we sat down with three recent graduates at two Canadian Universities, The University of Ottawa and Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. These students shared their experiences with anti-BIPOC racism on campuses and within student … [Read more...] about Anti BIPOC Racism on Canadian Campuses: Students Share Their Stories- Ep. 5
Celebrating Pride Month – Werqing the World with Kyne – Ep. 4
"I don't want to leave the next generation behind, I want them to have the same freedoms and opportunities that I did, and even more" (17:15). It’s been a long time coming, but Drag Race super fans can finally anticipate the day that the show comes to Canada. Mark the date because Canada’s Drag Race premiers on July 2nd on Crave TV! The other day, we got to sit down and … [Read more...] about Celebrating Pride Month – Werqing the World with Kyne – Ep. 4
Celebrating Pride Month: Marc Hall Tells His Story – Ep. 3
“On one of my bad days, I got an anonymous phone call from a 13 year old boy saying that he wasn’t out to anyone yet... that he was feeling scared and alone, and that the one thing that was giving him strength was following my news story… It was at that point that I realized I was fighting for a community and not just myself” (25:00). In 2002, his world was taken by a … [Read more...] about Celebrating Pride Month: Marc Hall Tells His Story – Ep. 3
Exploring the Complexities of Misinformation and Conspiracy Theories with Dr. Penelope Ironstone – Ep. 2
“When you see a conspiracy theory out there, you should ask, what is it that this conspiracy desires? It desires control, it desires certainty, it desires knowledge about the world, and mostly, it desires the idea of having control over what it is that is happening” (24:00) Misinformation, conspiracy theories, and anxiety culture- these are all concepts that we seem to be … [Read more...] about Exploring the Complexities of Misinformation and Conspiracy Theories with Dr. Penelope Ironstone – Ep. 2