Black Tea

4.6 (195)
SOCIETY & CULTURE
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Toronto is a multicultural hotspot. But the diversity that makes the city special isn’t often reflected in the stories we hear and the discussions we have. Black Tea will change that. Dalton Higgins and Melayna Williams are here to bring important and uncomfortable Black community conversations out in the open, and to have some laughs while doing it.

2021-11-15

It's hard to say Goodbye

Dalton and Mel speak to Ghanaian-Canadian animator Gyimah Gariba. Mel is convinced Big Sean has to unionize.

43 min
2021-11-08

Schooled by the Professor

Mel and Dalton talk to professor, author and public intellectual Rinaldo Walcott about the state of Black life, history and how to imagine and create a better world.

32 min
2021-11-01

Rollie Ain't Your Average Everyday Rapper

Dalton and Mel chat with 2021 Polaris Music Prize winner Cadence Weapon about politics, storytelling and social justice.

29 min
2021-10-25

Bet on yourself

Mel and Dalton talk to media trailblazer Brandon Gonez about doing media his way, real representation and connecting to communities through authentic storytelling.

32 min
2021-10-18

Model Behaviour

Jamaican-Canadian legend Stacey McKenzie spills tea on modelling, work ethic, diversifying her talent and how much has changed in the industry. Mel wishes Dave Chappelle would stop.

33 min
2021-10-12

Boss moves with Tracy Moore

Mel and Dalton sit down with media maven Tracy Moore to talk about her daytime talk show, entrepreneurism, family life, social media and being a boss.

35 min
2021-10-04

Africadia: When The East Is In The House

Dalton and Mel speak to two people involved in CBC legal drama Diggstown: star of the series, Vinessa Antoine and journalist, playwright, film and theatre director, Juanita Peters–who is directing an episode of the show this season. They talk about how the show raises Black Canadian issues, its importance in the Canadian TV landscape, Nova Scotia, and even Diddy. Then Dalton has some hopeful words for the Fugees tour.

27 min
2021-09-27

Producer Princess Talks Real Housewives of Atlanta and Entrepreneurism

Dalton and Mel sit down with Jamaican/Canadian legend, Producer/ Development executive and author Princess Banton- Lofters, founder of the Bravo hit show The Real Housewives of Atlanta and CEO of Loft 22 Entertainment. They chat about all things career, strength, perseverance, and how to tell authentic Black stories. Princess also spills the tea on what it was like to discover reality superstar Nene Leakes, and work with the infamous housewives.

41 min

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2022-01-28

Nick Jhonson ( parent )

Thank you for being REAL! It’s so refreshing to have one’s thoughts out in the open. As a blk person, there is no time like the NOW to speak up and say how we REALLY feel. As you always say UNAPOLOGETIC. I’ve learned so much from you all and your guest speakers. Keep it up!
What flavour of tea? Just Black Tea!

2020-10-28

dave_dash

The timely and overdue addressing of issues of race and politics is covered by these hosts with fresh perspectives and obvious chemistry. It’s great to see Canadian content at this level and looking forward to Season 3.
Thanks to the host of the big story.

2020-09-26

lester marley

I listened to the entire first season on Sunday. Never heard of this podcast before. I enjoyed it. The hosts chemistry is amazing, excited about the second season. I will be listening. Need to hear more of Mel!
What I have been waiting for!

2020-09-09

Marc Proudfoot (Proudfoot)

It has been fantastic to discover this podcast. It fills the void with content that speaks to Black people & People of African descent living in Canada. The range of topics of the podcasts I have listened to really speak to things I am curious about -- Respectability Politics, Sports, Queerness. I suppose all of the things speak to me and parts of my identity and outlook on the World as a Black person living in this particular space and time. Excellent work. Check it out and wait for the "Tea" segment of the podcast; it is like the icing on a delicious cake or the gravy from a wonderful stew.

Toronto is a multicultural hotspot. But the diversity that makes the city special isn’t often reflected in the stories we hear and the discussions we have. Black Tea will change that. Dalton Higgins and Melayna Williams are here to bring important and uncomfortable Black community conversations out in the open, and to have some laughs while doing it.