The Political ThisThat Podcast

Hello ladies, gents, and non binary folx. To end off Women's History Month and the series of women in different industries, I am joined by Sereyna who is studying political science with a minor in law at Carleton University. We discussed the lack of representation in the legal and political field, the barriers that minorities face in pursuing post secondary education, and some of the stereotypes of being in political science. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast and gives us a rating on Apple Podcasts!

Sereyna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencersereyna/

Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. Welcome back to another episode as we continue looking at women in different industries for Women's History Month. On this week's episode, I sat down with Anu who is studying biomedical sciences major with a specialization in neuroscience at the University of Ottawa. We discussed life as a biomedical sciences major; the good and the bad, being an international student, working towards your goals, and looking at the glass half full instead of half empty when it comes to representation for black people in the sciences field. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast and give this podcast a rating on Apple Podcasts!

TRIGGER WARNING: mention of suicide at the 18 minute mark

Anu's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/situanu/

Anu's Fitness Page: https://www.instagram.com/ctrajectoriesfitnhealthy/

The Instagrams of the Interabled Couple and Mother with an Autistic Child mentioned on this episode:

https://www.instagram.com/roll.with.cole/

https://www.instagram.com/livingwithlilac/

Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. Welcome to another episode. For the remainder of March, I will be joined by a woman in different areas of study; this week's focus is journalism. On this week's episode, I am joined by Ameera who is studying journalism at Carleton University. We discuss being a journalist as a woman of colour, the importance of effective, fact-based journalism, and what is racism from the blatant acts of racism to mircroagressions that many women of colour and black women face. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast

Ameera's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameeraali/

Links to her articles: https://capitalcurrent.ca/author/ameeraali/

Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. Happy Women's History Month! This month I will be having discussions with women from different backgrounds on being a woman in different industries. With the end of Black History's Month and the beginning of Women's History Month, today's episode is with Velma Morgan, the chair of Operation Black Vote Canada. Operation Black Vote Canada is a national multi-partisan organization in Canada whose aim is to get more black people elected to political office in all three levels of government. We discuss her career in politics and policy, how Operation Black Vote came to be, the initiatives that Operation Black Vote Canada has, and the importance of #representationmatters in politics and public policy. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast!

Operation Black Vote Canada's website: www.obvc.ca

Operation Black Vote Canada's Instagram and Twitter: @blackvotecanada

Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. On the last episode for Black History Month, I am joined by Councillor Arielle Kayabaga who is a councillor in London, Ontario. We discuss the role of a city councillor, the importance of municipal government, and what needs to be remembered as Black History Month comes to an end. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepttpodcast. 

Arielle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KayabagaArielle

Arielle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamaykay/

Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folk. On today's episode, I am joined by MP Matthew Green who represents the riding of Hamilton Centre. We discuss the realities of being a black MP; tackling white supremacy in the institution of politics. We also tackle the current state of Canadian politics with Senate reform, liberalism and engaging with other politicians from other parties. This episode was a very educational episode of learning about more Canada's political institutions. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @thepttpodcast. 

Matthew Green's Instagram: @matthewgreenndp

Matthew's Twitter: @MatthewGreenNDP

Link to Celina's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Can-You-Hear-Me-Now/dp/0735279594/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WH8ZBST74OZW&dchild=1&keywords=can+you+hear+me+now&qid=1613496807&sprefix=can+you+h%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-1 

Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. On today's episode, I am joined by Nicole and Allegra and we tackle the journey of being a young black girl in the 21st century. We look at our individual journeys on discovering what it truly means to be a black girl, particularly when it comes to our fashion, hair, and music taste. We also look at the representation of black women in both media and social media while also calling out a few black producers in Hollywood and what stereotypes of black women need to be dead in 2021. Don't forget to follow us on twitter and Instagram @thepttpodcast. 

Nicole's Instagram: @mensahnicole

Nicole's Twitter: @mensahnicolee

Allegra's Instagram: @ally_muzadi

Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folx. Welcome to a new season and a new month. February is Black History Month, so this month I will be having discussions on different topics including local black activism, mental health in the black communities, and the work of current black politicians. Today's episode is the first part of the discussion of mental health in black men. I am joined by Sultan and Ezechiel where we dive into mental health among black men. We talk about their unique upbringings, how they were able to talk about mental health, and what more the black community can do surrounding mental health. 

Sultan's Instagram: @sultanoloyede

Ezechiel's Instagram: @callme_ez

Link to Ezechiel's video with jack.org: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpKc9aAcO1c&feature=youtu.be

Link to Absent Black Father Myth: https://www.newsweek.com/absent-black-fathers-myth-racism-1509085

Hello ladies, gents, and non-binary folk. This is the second part of the Being A Child of African Immigrant Parents series. On today's episode, I sat down with Sarah Sehabomo to continue this important conversation. Sarah Sehabomo is a student at the University of Ottawa studying Criminology. We discussed the Cameroonian Anglophone Crisis, how she wants to bring her culture into her future family, and what we as children of the diaspora should do for the future of Africa., Her Twitter handle is @chocoolatseh and her Instagram is @sehqueen. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thepttpodcast