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This week, we intended to have a whole episode on pop culture. Instead, we found it would be more fitting to have a frank discussion about the bombing of Rafah, cosplaying celebrities and Black British podcasters who need to drop the mic and pick up a book. We really poured our hearts out this week.
More information on the next March for Palestine here.
More information on the next March for Sudan here.
Listen to Momodu's podcast, The Malcolm Effect here where he interviews Kambale Musavuli about what's going on in Congo.
What's going on in DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new report.
Support Friends of Congo: here
What's going on in Sudan: Civilians still being killed and displaced after six months of conflict
For updates on the latest news in Sudan, follow bsonblast and sudaneseresistancefront on Instagram.
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip - a summary written by Amnesty International
Saffana of @learncopywritingnow unpacks why words are important and how they’re used to sway opinions, especially in the current climate.
Books on the history of Palestine - Recommended by Sim Kern
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - by Ilan Pappe
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance - by Rashid I. Khalidi
Palestine Paperback (Graphic Novel) - by Joe Sacco
Social media accounts to stay informed about activity in Palestine:
Live from Gaza@motaz_azaiza @byplestia @ahmedhijazee @aborjelaa @salma_shurrab @joegaza93
Content hubs@eye.on.palestine @cravingpalestine @qudsnen @theimeu @mondoweiss
Analysis@mohammedelkurd @gazangirl @anat.international @adnan_barq @jenanmatari
Organizations you can donate to:
Restless Beings - an international human rights organisation supporting marginalised communities globally. You can donate to their Palestine Emergency Appeal.
Follow Blvck Canvas TV on Instagram and Twitter
Hosts:
Tops - Instagram: @SincerelyTops - Twitter: @SincerelyTops
Tiffany - Instagram: @tiffanyr0x - Twitter: @tiffanyr0x
Dems - Instagram: @GeminiDems - Twitter: @GeminiDems
The Grammy Awards was unofficially dubbed as the "year of the women". But why are Black women always snubbed for the top prize? It's an age-old debate and we know the reasons why, so why on earth do The Carters continue to attend? We give you our honest opinions on this and other shenanigans that went down last week.
In the Spotlight: Yemisi Adegoke and her new podcast, World of Secrets: The Disciples, where Yemisi and her co-host Charlie Northcott investigate the cult of TB Joshua. Stream it now on all platforms including Apple and Spotify.
Watch Uppity: The Intellectual Playground. 'The Trial of The Labour Party' here.
More information on the next March for Palestine here.
What's going on in DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new report.
Support Friends of Congo: here
What's going on in Sudan: Civilians still being killed and displaced after six months of conflict
For updates on the latest news in Sudan, follow bsonblast on Instagram
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip - a summary written by Amnesty International
Saffana of @learncopywritingnow unpacks why words are important and how they’re used to sway opinions, especially in the current climate.
Books on the history of Palestine - Recommended by Sim Kern
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - by Ilan Pappe
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance - by Rashid I. Khalidi
Palestine Paperback (Graphic Novel) - by Joe Sacco
Social media accounts to stay informed about activity in Palestine:
Live from Gaza@motaz_azaiza @byplestia @ahmedhijazee @aborjelaa @salma_shurrab @joegaza93
Content hubs@eye.on.palestine @cravingpalestine @qudsnen @theimeu @mondoweiss
Analysis@mohammedelkurd @gazangirl @anat.international @adnan_barq @jenanmatari
Organizations you can donate to:
Restless Beings - an international human rights organisation supporting marginalised communities globally. You can donate to their Palestine Emergency Appeal.
Follow Blvck Canvas TV on Instagram and Twitter
Hosts:
Tops - Instagram: @SincerelyTops - Twitter: @SincerelyTops
Tiffany - Instagram: @tiffanyr0x - Twitter: @tiffanyr0x
Dems - Instagram: @GeminiDems - Twitter: @GeminiDems
Spoiler alert...it’s not rap. Ahead of our discussion about Nicki, we unpack the verdict of the ICJ hearing and demystify the legalese that came with it and ask: why didn’t anyone say ceasefire now? Then, we get down to business and talk about Miss Nicki Lewinsky herself and her unforgivable behaviour towards Megan Thee Stallion. Is Nicki OK? Of course, she’s not.
The next march for Palestine is on Saturday 3rd February. Meeting point: BBC, Portland Place, London, 12 noon. Click here for more information.
In the Spotlight: Megan Thee Stallion and her new single Hiss. Stream it now on all platforms where you get your music.
What's going on in DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new report.
Support Friends of Congo: here
What's going on in Sudan: Civilians still being killed and displaced after six months of conflict
For updates on the latest news in Sudan, follow bsonblast on Instagram
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip - a summary written by Amnesty International
Saffana of @learncopywritingnow unpacks why words are important and how they’re used to sway opinions, especially in the current climate.
Books on the history of Palestine - Recommended by Sim Kern
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - by Ilan Pappe
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance - by Rashid I. Khalidi
Palestine Paperback (Graphic Novel) - by Joe Sacco
Social media accounts to stay informed about activity in Palestine:
Live from Gaza@motaz_azaiza @byplestia @ahmedhijazee @aborjelaa @salma_shurrab @joegaza93
Content hubs@eye.on.palestine @cravingpalestine @qudsnen @theimeu @mondoweiss
Analysis@mohammedelkurd @gazangirl @anat.international @adnan_barq @jenanmatari
Organizations you can donate to:
Restless Beings - an international human rights organisation supporting marginalised communities globally. You can donate to their Palestine Emergency Appeal.
Follow Blvck Canvas TV on Instagram and Twitter
Hosts:
Tops - Instagram: @SincerelyTops - Twitter: @SincerelyTops
Tiffany - Instagram: @tiffanyr0x - Twitter: @tiffanyr0x
Dems - Instagram: @GeminiDems - Twitter: @GeminiDems
Despite Storm Isha lambasting the UK, Babylon continues to do its dirty work. This week, we unpack the Conservative government's Rwanda Bill and the latest Boycott Bill, which received its third and final reading at Parliament before being presented at the House of Lords. What exactly do these bills mean in a wider context for us, and is it worth the public interest? *Spoiler alert...it bloody well is!
In the Spotlight: Kambale Musavuli, a Panafricanist from the Kongo province who is educating and mobilizing people around the world to support the Congolese people in struggle.
Follow Kambale on Twitter (or whatever that app is called now) and visit his website for more information about his work.
More information about the anti-boycott bill: here
More information about the Rewanda bill: here
What's going on in DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new report.
Support Friends of Congo: here
What's going on in Sudan: Civilians still being killed and displaced after six months of conflict
For updates on the latest news in Sudan, follow bsonblast on Instagram
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip - a summary written by Amnesty International
Saffana of @learncopywritingnow unpacks why words are important and how they’re used to sway opinions, especially in the current climate.
Books on the history of Palestine - Recommended by Sim Kern
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - by Ilan Pappe
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance - by Rashid I. Khalidi
Palestine Paperback (Graphic Novel) - by Joe Sacco
Social media accounts to stay informed about activity in Palestine:
Live from Gaza@motaz_azaiza @byplestia @ahmedhijazee @aborjelaa @salma_shurrab @joegaza93
Content hubs@eye.on.palestine @cravingpalestine @qudsnen @theimeu @mondoweiss
Analysis@mohammedelkurd @gazangirl @anat.international @adnan_barq @jenanmatari
Organizations you can donate to:
Restless Beings - an international human rights organisation supporting marginalised communities globally. You can donate to their Palestine Emergency Appeal.
Follow Blvck Canvas TV on Instagram and Twitter
Hosts:
Tops - Instagram: @SincerelyTops - Twitter: @SincerelyTops
Tiffany - Instagram: @tiffanyr0x - Twitter: @tiffanyr0x
Dems - Instagram: @GeminiDems - Twitter: @GeminiDems
Our second week into 2024, and it feels like peace was never given a chance before the wotlessnes settled in. This week, we devote today's episode to the ICJ hearing at The Hague, where South Africa bravely took Israel to court accusing the state of genocidal acts against Palestine.
Note: Dems mentioned that Germany publicly admitted and apologised for acts of genocide against Namibians in 2015, when in fact, it was 2021. Click here for more information.
Summary of South Africa's ICJ Arguments: here
Summary of Israel's ICJ Arguments: here
What's going on in DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new report.
What's going on in Sudan: Civilians still being killed and displaced after six months of conflict
For updates on the latest news in Sudan, follow bsonblast on Instagram
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip - a summary written by Amnesty International
Saffana of @learncopywritingnow unpacks why words are important and how they’re used to sway opinions, especially in the current climate.
Books on the history of Palestine - Recommended by Sim Kern
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - by Ilan Pappe
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance - by Rashid I. Khalidi
Palestine Paperback (Graphic Novel) - by Joe Sacco
Social media accounts to stay informed about activity in Palestine:
Live from Gaza@motaz_azaiza @byplestia @ahmedhijazee @aborjelaa @salma_shurrab @joegaza93
Content hubs@eye.on.palestine @cravingpalestine @qudsnen @theimeu @mondoweiss
Analysis@mohammedelkurd @gazangirl @anat.international @adnan_barq @jenanmatari
Organizations you can donate to:
Restless Beings - an international human rights organisation supporting marginalised communities globally. You can donate to their Palestine Emergency Appeal.
Follow Blvck Canvas TV on Instagram and Twitter
Hosts:
Tops - Instagram: @SincerelyTops - Twitter: @SincerelyTops
Tiffany - Instagram: @tiffanyr0x - Twitter: @tiffanyr0x
Dems - Instagram: @GeminiDems - Twitter: @GeminiDems
We thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas break, and we're back (fully refreshed) with the first episode of 2024! This week, we catch you up on our hopes for the year before making it clear that as a community, we need to come correct with the next General Election and vote! But also, bun down dis Babylon at the same time yeah. We also discuss the Epstein list that was made public a few days ago and what this means for the people on that list. *Spoiler alert: bun dem too.
In the Spotlight: Radical Reads, an intermittent book club created to strengthen political literacy and increase democratic participation. Run by @azryah_harvey and @shomicita. Get involved and join their Instagram broadcast channel here.
The next National March for Palestine - Saturday 13th January, 12pm, Bank Junction. More info here.
Rally to protect the right to boycott - Wednesday 10th January, 5PM outside Parlement. More info here.
What's going on in DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new report.
What's going on in Sudan: Civilians still being killed and displaced after six months of conflict
For updates on the latest news in Sudan, follow bsonblast on Instagram
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip - a summary written by Amnesty International
Saffana of @learncopywritingnow unpacks why words are important and how they’re used to sway opinions, especially in the current climate.
Books on the history of Palestine - Recommended by Sim Kern
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - by Ilan Pappe
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance - by Rashid I. Khalidi
Palestine Paperback (Graphic Novel) - by Joe Sacco
Social media accounts to stay informed about activity in Palestine:
Live from Gaza@motaz_azaiza @byplestia @ahmedhijazee @aborjelaa @salma_shurrab @joegaza93
Content hubs@eye.on.palestine @cravingpalestine @qudsnen @theimeu @mondoweiss
Analysis@mohammedelkurd @gazangirl @anat.international @adnan_barq @jenanmatari
Organizations you can donate to:
Restless Beings - an international human rights organisation supporting marginalised communities globally. You can donate to their Palestine Emergency Appeal.
Follow Blvck Canvas TV on Instagram and Twitter
Hosts:
Tops - Instagram: @SincerelyTops - Twitter: @SincerelyTops
Tiffany - Instagram: @tiffanyr0x - Twitter: @tiffanyr0x
Dems - Instagram: @GeminiDems - Twitter: @GeminiDems
Wow! What a year! As we wrap up 2023 with our final episode of the year (we deserve a break, and so do you), we take a reflective look back at our personal highlights of 2023. We also discuss our favourite Blvck Canvas episodes so far and what we're looking forward to in 2024. Spoiler Alert...we thought it looked bleak, but there's light at the end of the tunnel.
Thank you to everyone who's listened to the podcast so far; we love every one of you. If you've missed any episodes, please give them a listen and let us know you think. Have a great Christmas break everyone!
What's going on in DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new report.
What's going on in Sudan: Civilians still being killed and displaced after six months of conflict
For updates on the latest news in Sudan, follow bsonblast on Instagram
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip - a summary written by Amnesty International
Saffana of @learncopywritingnow unpacks why words are important and how they’re used to sway opinions, especially in the current climate.
Books on the history of Palestine - Recommended by Sim Kern
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - by Ilan Pappe
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance - by Rashid I. Khalidi
Palestine Paperback (Graphic Novel) - by Joe Sacco
Social media accounts to stay informed about activity in Palestine:
Live from Gaza@motaz_azaiza @byplestia @ahmedhijazee @aborjelaa @salma_shurrab @joegaza93
Content hubs@eye.on.palestine @cravingpalestine @qudsnen @theimeu @mondoweiss
Analysis@mohammedelkurd @gazangirl @anat.international @adnan_barq @jenanmatari
Organizations you can donate to:
Restless Beings - an international human rights organisation supporting marginalised communities globally. You can donate to their Palestine Emergency Appeal.
Follow Blvck Canvas TV on Instagram and Twitter
Hosts:
Tops - Instagram: @SincerelyTops - Twitter: @SincerelyTops
Tiffany - Instagram: @tiffanyr0x - Twitter: @tiffanyr0x
Dems - Instagram: @GeminiDems - Twitter: @GeminiDems
In our penultimate episode before the the Christmas break, we take a deep dive into the political news of the week including Rishi's obsession with boats and the US and her baby mum, the UK and their relentless quest to remain on the wrong side of history. Plus, we're film critics now guys...we give our first film review of Savanah Leaf's debut independent film, Earth Mama, which you can watch at your local Picture House.
In the spotlight: That Grape Juice - one of the Internet’s premier Urban Pop Culture websites. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter (or whatever that app is called now).
Special shout out to Benjamin Zephaniah, who sadly passed on 7th December. Rest in Power!
Day of Action for Palestine (AKA, local marches in your area) is on Saturday 16th December. Click here to find out more.
What's going on in DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new report.
What's going on in Sudan: Civilians still being killed and displaced after six months of conflict
For updates on the latest news in Sudan, follow bsonblast on Instagram
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip - a summary written by Amnesty International
Saffana of @learncopywritingnow unpacks why words are important and how they’re used to sway opinions, especially in the current climate.
Books on the history of Palestine - Recommended by Sim Kern
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - by Ilan Pappe
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance - by Rashid I. Khalidi
Palestine Paperback (Graphic Novel) - by Joe Sacco
Social media accounts to stay informed about activity in Palestine:
Live from Gaza@motaz_azaiza @byplestia @ahmedhijazee @aborjelaa @salma_shurrab @joegaza93
Content hubs@eye.on.palestine @cravingpalestine @qudsnen @theimeu @mondoweiss
Analysis@mohammedelkurd @gazangirl @anat.international @adnan_barq @jenanmatari
Organizations you can donate to:
Restless Beings - an international human rights organisation supporting marginalised communities globally. You can donate to their Palestine Emergency Appeal.
Follow Blvck Canvas TV on Instagram and Twitter
Hosts:
Tops - Instagram: @SincerelyTops - Twitter: @SincerelyTops
Tiffany - Instagram: @tiffanyr0x - Twitter: @tiffanyr0x
Dems - Instagram: @GeminiDems - Twitter: @GeminiDems
We've made it to episode 30! With so much going on in the world over the past few weeks, we decided to take the time to look inward, be a little reflective and talk about the biggest thing that's been weighing on our minds. Spoiler alert: it's in the title.
In the spotlight: Busayo Twins, and her series of bite-sized video shorts, Everything is Political, which is published weekly on her Instagram.
What's going on in DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new report.
There is a National March for Palestine in Central London on Saturday 8th December. Please join if you can. Assemble 12noon Bank Junction, EC3V 3LA London. For more info, click here.
What's going on in Sudan: Civilians still being killed and displaced after six months of conflict
For updates on the latest news in Sudan, follow bsonblast on Instagram
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip - a summary written by Amnesty International
Saffana of @learncopywritingnow unpacks why words are important and how they’re used to sway opinions, especially in the current climate.
Books on the history of Palestine - Recommended by Sim Kern
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - by Ilan Pappe
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance - by Rashid I. Khalidi
Palestine Paperback (Graphic Novel) - by Joe Sacco
Social media accounts to stay informed about activity in Palestine:
Live from Gaza@motaz_azaiza @byplestia @ahmedhijazee @aborjelaa @salma_shurrab @joegaza93
Content hubs@eye.on.palestine @cravingpalestine @qudsnen @theimeu @mondoweiss
Analysis@mohammedelkurd @gazangirl @anat.international @adnan_barq @jenanmatari
Organizations you can donate to:
Restless Beings - an international human rights organisation supporting marginalised communities globally. You can donate to their Palestine Emergency Appeal.
Follow Blvck Canvas TV on Instagram and Twitter
Hosts:
Tops - Instagram: @SincerelyTops - Twitter: @SincerelyTops
Tiffany - Instagram: @tiffanyr0x - Twitter: @tiffanyr0x
Dems - Instagram: @GeminiDems - Twitter: @GeminiDems
This week we discuss our participation in the latest national march for Palestine. While we didn't make it to 1 million, it was still one of the most impactful and insightful marches we've been on since it started. In fact, we noticed that there was (still) a surprisingly small number of Black people present, especially on the podium after the march. Did BLM UK miss something here?
Finally, we take a deep dive into the fashion fatality that was the Renaissance premier red carpet. Blvck Canvas is your official fashion correspondant folks!
In the spotlight: Friends of the Congo - a Pan-African solidarity organization raising global consciousness about the challenges and potential of the Congo.
What's going on in DR Congo: Huge expansion in cobalt and copper mining is ‘wrecking lives’ - new report.
No National march this week. Instead, there is a Day of Action for Palestine in your local area on Saturday 2nd December. Please join an action in your local area to call for a permanent ceasefire now and for an end to British complicity in Israeli apartheid, including through the UK-Israel arms trade. You can find more information to get involved here.
What's going on in Sudan: Civilians still being killed and displaced after six months of conflict
For updates on the latest news in Sudan, follow bsonblast on Instagram
Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip - a summary written by Amnesty International
Saffana of @learncopywritingnow unpacks why words are important and how they’re used to sway opinions, especially in the current climate.
Books on the history of Palestine - Recommended by Sim Kern
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine - by Ilan Pappe
The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance - by Rashid I. Khalidi
Palestine Paperback (Graphic Novel) - by Joe Sacco
Social media accounts to stay informed about activity in Palestine:
Live from Gaza@motaz_azaiza@byplestia@ahmedhijazee@aborjelaa@salma_shurrab@joegaza93
Content hubs@eye.on.palestine@cravingpalestine@qudsnen@theimeu@mondoweiss
Analysis@mohammedelkurd@gazangirl@anat.international@adnan_barq@jenanmatari
Organizations you can donate to:
Restless Beings - an international human rights organisation supporting marginalised communities globally. You can donate to their Palestine Emergency Appeal.
Follow Blvck Canvas TV on Instagram and Twitter
Hosts:
Tops - Instagram: @SincerelyTops - Twitter: @SincerelyTops
Tiffany - Instagram: @tiffanyr0x - Twitter: @tiffanyr0x
Dems - Instagram: @GeminiDems - Twitter: @GeminiDems
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