Why do Black artists in this country have to leave home to find their fame? And why are we only happy to claim them after they’ve already made it somewhere else? How can we offer better support to our artists early on and what can we do to help our Canadian artists stay in Canada and still find global success?

Guest: Dalton Higgins, Author

Black Art in Canada

Toronto is a multicultural hotspot. But the diversity that makes the city special isn’t often reflected in the stories we hear and the discussions we have. Black Tea will change that. Dalton Higgins and Melayna Williams are here to bring important and uncomfortable Black community conversations out in the open, and to have some laughs while doing it.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

Comedy

Dalton and Mel speak to Ghanaian-Canadian animator Gyimah Gariba. Mel is convinced Big Sean has to unionize.

It's hard to say Goodbye

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.

Schooled by the Professor

Dalton and Mel chat with 2021 Polaris Music Prize winner Cadence Weapon about politics, storytelling and social justice.

Rollie Ain't Your Average Everyday Rapper

Mel and Dalton talk to media trailblazer Brandon Gonez about doing media his way, real representation and connecting to communities through authentic storytelling.

Bet on yourself

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.

Black Art in Canada

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