Black Magic the Podcast

Black Magic the Podcast

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Black Magic the Podcast episodes

  • Colourism: a community at odds
    This week we are back at it again with another amazing episode. In this weeks episode we talk colonisation, social pressures and how living in “post-colonial” times has impacted how we move in the world with our Black bodies. We break down why our society is the way it is now and dive deep into our personal experiences with not only racism but colourism.
    59 min
  • Ep. 8 - Allyship
    Guest host Nicole Okura joins us for a discussion on Anti-Asian racism, life in Newmarket as an Asian-Canadian and the animosity between the Black and Asian communities. Join us for a enlightening conversation about how we can move forward in understanding and unity.
    52 min
  • Interracial Dating
    Things get pretty personal this week as we discuss our dating preferences. Join us as we talk about our thoughts on interracial partnerships, preferences vs prejudices and our experiences dating outside our own race.
    1 hr 7 min
  • School to Prison Pipeline Ft. Maria Brisbane

    We are headed back to High School in this weeks episode of Black Magic. Matthew, Nadia and Sade invite guest Maria on to discuss the reality of schooling in Canada for black and coloured students in the Toronto suburbs. We discuss the school to prison pipeline and struggle Black students face to get culturally appropriate educational supports in school. 

    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep. 5 - Growing Pains
    With housing costs sky rocketing and Covid-19 running rampant, millennials have been forced to come back home to mom & dad. Join the hosts of Black Magic as they discuss the transition back home and how they navigated the awkward new relationship between adult children and their parents.
    1 hr 14 min
  • Systemic Racism + Covid + Mental Health = A MESS
    On this weeks episode, Matthew, Sade and Nadia discuss the implications of covid-19 on Black people and particularly on mental health. The hosts of Black Magic share personal struggles with mental health and explore how we can improve it as we all “rest in place”. Make sure to listen all the way through to the end as they reveal the keys to raising your vibes and mood in these depressing times. Here are some resources to visit to access mental health services: https://www.mindbeacon.com https://www.betterhelp.com/
    1 hr 21 min
  • Ep. 3 Black Empowerment w Simone King

    Black Magic’s Black History Special! Featuring guest Simone King

    In this episode we discuss staying empowered in a time period where many of us are feeling uninspired. The gang interviews Simone King, a successful entrepreneur and academic, who provides insight on running profitable businesses during a pandemic. We also discuss familial/financial responsibility according to various cultures and how COVID has exacerbated these responsibilities. Make sure you tune in to find out how to win the Black History Month Giveaways!

    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep. 2 Rhymes with Trolice Trutality

    We’re talking the buzzword of 2020…. yeah you know that one.

    Today we’re taking on a heavy topic so please listen at your discretion. We discuss how we got where we are, Canada’s response to this issue in contrast to the U.S., and what our rights as civilians are.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Black in da Burbs
    Meet the hosts of Black Magic: the podcast. Sade, Nadia and Mattew discuss their hometown of Newmarket and their battles with anti-black racism and the challenges of living life in the burbs amidst a global pandemic.
    59 min

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Engaging Black and Brown youth in conversations about the Black experience throughout Canada and the GTA.