My Melanin
My Melanin
My Melanin
My Melanin is a group of Black professionals that look to discuss the Social Determinants of Health as it relates to the Black experience. As persons of African descent living in Atlantic Canada, My Melanin is a place to help inform, facilitate, and connect the diaspora in the Atlantic region and beyond! Acknowledging our rich diversity and culture, this podcast will explore the multifaceted experiences of the diaspora through meaningful and insightful conversations.
“Hope is Passive”
The crew sit down with DeRico Symonds, Halifax Community Advocate, to discuss and dissect the many layers of race and racism experienced in our society, lessons learned, and creating spaces and legacies for the future. If you want to learn more about our guest visit www.dericosymonds.ca.
May 19, 2021
46 min
With Skills, We Build p. II
The crew are back and chop it up with Amber Grosse, Child & Youth Supervisor at the YMCA, about building skills, connecting with youth, and creating thriving environments.
May 12, 2021
42 min
With skills, We Build p. I
Dee, Kitso, and Mohamed sit down and talk about the intricacies of education and the workplace.
May 5, 2021
59 min
We Have a Legacy
The crew sit down with a trailblazer in education and everyone’s favourite principal, ‘Ms. Karen Hudson’.
Apr 28, 2021
58 min
Black is the Blueprint
The crew are back and have a lively discussion with Bria Symonds, BSW RSW, on the complexity of the Black gendered experience.
Apr 21, 2021
1 hr 5 min
The Strength that Raised Me p. II with Dr. Barbara Hamilton-Hinch
Dee, Kitso, and Mohamed sit down with Dr. Barbara Hamilton-Hinch, Assistant Vice-Provost Equity and Inclusion Dalhousie University, to discuss the implications of the built environment and childhood experiences on the development and health of our Black communities.
Apr 14, 2021
57 min
The Strength that Raised Me p. I
The crew are back to chop it up about growing up in different places and lessons learned from their communities.
Apr 7, 2021
22 min
The Doctor Is In
Kitso and Nnamdi sit down with Dr. Ron Milne, a physician with the Nova Scotia Brotherhood, and chat about his experience through the years of delivering primary care and how that looks today.
Mar 31, 2021
51 min
Glowin’ p. II
The crew sit down and chat with Joy Chiekwe (@joychiekwe.fit) an Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer, and co-founder of The Black Wellness Co on what health means to her, how she keeps active, and her work in the community.
Mar 24, 2021
30 min
Glowin’ p. I
Dee, Kitso, and Mohamed are back to chop it up about healthy behaviours and what keeps them going.
Mar 17, 2021
26 min
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