Black In The Maritimes

On this episode, we talk to Kerian Burnett who came to work as a migrant worker on a Nova Scotia strawberry farm and was diagnosed with cancer. If you want to know more about he case and help Kerian with […]

In this episode, we talk to Tawfiq Rangwala about his new book on the We Charity scandal.

In this episode, we talk to the Founder and Ceo of Shifter Magazine Kevin Bourne about growing up in Toronto, getting into the media business, and the current state of black media in Canada.

In this episode, we honor Angela James, Mary Ann Shadd Cary,  Dr. Carrie Best and  Jean Augustine.

In the episode, we talk about history of Black fashion in America and interview with Rukayat Olaniyir of Rukky Tee Designs about her business and journey in the fashion world.

In this episode, we talk to Visual Artist Anjola Adeniji about his current art expo in Fredericton NB and his journey from Nigeria to Canada.   Check out his links: www.macanjyart.org Instagram: @macanjy Facebook: Anjola Adeniji LinkdIn: Anjola Adeniji  

In this episode, we talk about the origins of Black History month in Canada. The post Origins of Black History Month appeared first on Black In The Maritimes.

In this episode, we remember Lincoln Alexander on his birth month and his impact on Canadian politics by hearing an interview with the man itself. The post Lincoln Alexander in his own words appeared first on Black In The Maritimes.

In this episode we talked to Nella about black woman natural hair and how is a much-needed business in New Brunswick. The post Bringing Natural Hair Care to the Maritimes (The Story of Nella) appeared first on Black In The Maritimes.

The post Wishes and predictions for 2023 appeared first on Black In The Maritimes.

In this episode, we talk to Shamaine and her journey from North Carolina to Moncton New Brunswick. The post From the South to the Maritimes (The Story of Shamaine) appeared first on Black In The Maritimes.

With the World Junior Hockey Championship being hosted in Atlantic Canada we talk about all the racism and discrimination in the sport. The post The Racist State of Hockey in Canada appeared first on Black In The Maritimes.

In this episode, we welcome Kayla Borden back and discuss her lawsuit with the Halifax Police Department for being racially discriminated against and harassed while driving home. You can check various articles in the Halifax Examiner page.   Kayla Borden’s […] The post Driving while black in Halifax (With Kayla Borden) appeared first on Black In The Maritimes.

In this episode, we talk to Ovunda Green and Itunu Oba contributors for the Black Business and Professional Network  New Brunswick (BBPN) about helping the organization and their integration into Saint John NB, and the black business community. The post Making Black Businesses Better (With Ovunda Green and Itunu Oba) appeared first on Black In The Maritimes.

In this episode, we talk to DJ/Promotor JP West about growing up in Halifax, moving to New Brunswick, his ins and outs of the prison system, and his reformation and going into music. The post Ups and downs and moving forward (The JP West Story) appeared first on Black In The Maritimes.

In this episode, we talk to Nicholas Marcus Thompson, a plaintiff and representative of the class action lawsuit against the Canadian government for racial discrimination of their employees. The post A class action lawsuit that the government wants it to go away appeared first on Black In The Maritimes.

In this episode, we talk about gun violence in Canada, how it is rising and it’s linked to poverty. The post Gun Violence in Canada appeared first on Black In The Maritimes.

In this episode, we talk to Mix-Media Artist Chris Thomas about his life in Toronto, his Lego creation of the city of Fredericton, and life in the Maritimes you can check his Lego creation here.   The post Creative and kid at heart (The Story of Chris Thomas) appeared first on Black In The Maritimes.