An audio show in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the program of Media Production at Toronto Metropolitan University.

This project tempts to ask how young Black Canadians are engaging with media content that is filled with anti-Black racism or contains traces of anti-Black racist sentiment. Historically, Black people and Black bodies have been seen in media, not as complex characters, but reduced to stereotypes. The only way to change the homogenization of Black people and to have more regionally diverse stories is to disrupt complacency and hearing the same voices. 

Produced by Zoya Hill

Featuring 'Golden' by Mona Wonderlick

This week's episode aims to provide a brief history to the connection that wigs have to Black women in North America. By looking at the ways that hair impact our lives it is no wonder that Black women will spend so much money each time they get a new style.

I have added links to my Instagram bio (@blcksprout) to the resources used in this week's episode, so check it out if you want more information.

Music by Yamyiah Davis

This week's episode aims to discuss how women are often undervalued and get labeled with stereotypes that aren't consistent with logic. Sexism exists in so many aspects of life, that we often show our surprise at women's achievements. 

I have added links to my Instagram bio (@blcksprout) to the resources used in this week's episode, so check it out if you want more information.

Music by Yamyiah Davis

This is the Black History Month episode.

This week we are discussing the ways that the pursuit of Black excellence has caused more harm to the Black community over the years. This episode is filled with insightful conversations surrounding Black excellence along with the real barriers that Black Canadians face when aiming for these impossible standards. More importantly it explains the origins of the term and how the need may have changed over time. 

I have added links to my Instagram bio (@blcksprout) to the resources used in this week's episode, so check it out if you want more information.

Music by Yamyiah

This week's Valentine's episode has a special guest! Sit down with me as I chat with my sister about what love means to us and how some of our experiences have formed our opinions on love. We are definitely not love doctors but we are talking about the fuzzy feelings we feel down inside towards those we feel affection towards.

I have added links to my Instagram bio (@blcksprout) to the resources used in this week's episode, so check it out if you want more information.

Follow our special guest Myiah (@myiah_davis) on Instagram.

This week's episode aims to explain that language is always evolving. It looks at the way that senate will draft bills as a way to criminalize transness and hides their prejudice behind coded ways of thinking. 

I have added links to my Instagram bio (@blcksprout) to the resources used in this week's episode, so check it out if you want more information.

Music by Yamyiah Davis

This week's episode aims to compare the differences when it comes to our expectations of female artists versus their male counterparts. Women are expected to not only deliver their craft but to deliver it in a shiny and "sexy" package. Contrary to many male performers, bobbing to the beat won't suffice for most audiences that come to watch these women perform. 

I have added links to my Instagram bio (@blcksprout) to the resources used in this week's episode, so check it out if you want more information.

Music by Yamyiah Davis

This week's episode talks about how the fear of failure is stopping people from even attempting to make goals for themselves. Self-development is in but considered how much you're willing to commit to your new goal is even more important. 2023 is a time to re-evaluate the values and habits that are important to you.

I have added links to my Instagram bio (@blcksprout) to the resources used in this week's episode, so check it out if you want more information.

Music by Yamyiah Davis

Produced by Zoya Davis

This week's episode aims to explain why liveability impacts our lives. With so many aspects of our lives being impacts on whether we are like or not, it's no wonder that so many people try to be liked. Whether it's a work or among friends or teachers, being liked helps your overall experience. 

I have added links to my Instagram bio (@blcksprout) to the resources used in this week's episode, so check it out if you want more information.

Music by Yamyiah Davis

This week's episode aims to criticize the use of making Black women's trauma and pain in the butt of jokes. More often than not, society is alright with ridiculing and undermining black women. This is seen in movies, rap lyrics, and even commentary regarding certain athletes. Women seem unable to avoid interacting with misogynists. Throughout this episode, the roots of misogyny and the angry Black woman trope will be uncovered. 

I have added links to my Instagram bio (@blcksprout) to the resources used in this week's episode, so check it out if you want more information.

Music by Yamyiah Davis