Brighter Black Futures

Join Bisa for the final episode of the season, as she discusses one of her favourite subjects - books. Specifically, her thoughts on four titles she's recently read, absolutely L-O-V-E-D, and highly recommends.

Join Bisa as she shares practical strategies parents can use to help their children cope with anxiety and manage their worries about the changes they see in the world, including the recent US election.

Join Bisa for another deep dive into Black History, as she shares the stories of four amazing Young, Gifted & Black history and change makers who have created positive change in their communities and beyond.

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Join Bisa for another deep dive into Black History, as she shares the stories of Audre Lorde and three other amazing Black Queer icons who shaped the course of history in their communities and beyond.

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Join Bisa for this week's episode and her second deep dive into Black History. This go round she's sharing the stories of Brad Lomax and three other dynamic and history making disability rights activists who have made waves in the fight for accessibility and inclusion for all.

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Tune in to this week's episode to join Bisa as she shine's a powerful spotlight on the incredible legacies of four trailblazing Black women from around the globe! These remarkable pioneers didn’t just break barriers; they boldly charted new paths in their fields, paving the way for future generations.

Tune in to this episode as Bisa sits down with Erica Gitterns, owner of Aura Body and Home (@aurabodyandhome)! Discover the essence of mindfulness, its incredible benefits, and practical steps to weave more mindfulness into your daily routine. And be sure to watch until the end for a calming guided meditation with Erica.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this episode is a must-listen! Join Bisa as she interviews June Buckle, a Breast Cancer survivor and Director of The Olive Branch of Hope in Peel Region (www.TheOliveBranch.ca). Together, they discuss all things Breast Cancer related, including essential steps you can take to reduce your risk, the invaluable support services TOBOH provides to empower Black families facing the challenge of Breast Cancer and what can be done to improve outcomes for Black women, who have poorest outcomes of all patients fighting this disease. www.BrighterBlackFutures.com

In this week’s episode, in addition to sharing the story of renowned advocate and scholar, Morenike Giwa-Onaiwu, Bisa sits down for an interview with Nerissa Hutchinson, a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities, and the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the Toronto District School Board at Sawubona Africentric Circle of Support (www.sawubonaacs.org)—  to talk about healthcare inequities, their impact on Black families and the steps they can take to ensure they get the support they need within healthcare systems.

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In this episode, Bisa honors the legacy of Jerry Pickney, a celebrated illustrator of children's books, and engages in an insightful conversation with renowned author Yolanda T. Marshall. So if you're interested in learning more about the world of children's literature, the significance of representation in children's literature, the sage advice Yolanda has for aspiring authors, as well as her creative process as a writer, it's an episode you don't want to miss!