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: https://gem.cbc.ca/media/diggstown/s03b01?cmp=DM_SEM_diggstowns3

The story of Africville: https://humanrights.ca/story/the-story-of-africville

Dalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

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: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5

Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams

Princess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/producerprincess/

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.