Afropolitan Dialogues

Meres J. Weche
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AfroToronto.com is a trusted source to celebrate and showcase excellence in Canada's multifaceted Black community. Our podcast, Afropolitan Dialogues, features both established and emerging African-Canadian and international movers and shakers. Podcast by AfroToronto.com

  1. Episode 64 — Allison Edwards-Crewe: Triple threat, fully embodied

    12/20/2025

    Episode 64 — Allison Edwards-Crewe: Triple threat, fully embodied

    A Christmas Carol as a “heart forward” ritual anchors a wide-ranging conversation with Allison Edwards-Crewe on artistic craft, the discipline of a triple-threat practice, and the responsibilities that come with carrying classic work today. Together, the discussion explores representation as a structural commitment rather than a gesture, reflecting on Canadian theatre’s evolving audiences, institutions, and the next era being shaped on stage and behind the scenes.

    49 min
  2. Episode 63 — Rebuilding the bridge: Truth, accountability, and care in Ontario’s social work and social service work

    11/23/2025

    Episode 63 — Rebuilding the bridge: Truth, accountability, and care in Ontario’s social work and social service work

    This episode features Christina Van Sickle, MSW, RSW (Director of Professional Practice, OCSWSSW), Nicole Bonnie (Council Vice President, OCSWSSW), and Nikki Healey, MSW, RSW (Professional Practice Associate, OCSWSSW) in a discussion on how regulation, standards, and equity efforts support safe and accountable social work in Ontario. The conversation outlines how tools like the Online Public Register, the Continuing Competence Program, and an equity-informed complaints process help protect the public, while also addressing representation, cultural humility, and the roots of mistrust within Black and Afro-Caribbean communities. The guests highlight how ongoing education, transparent oversight, and strengthened community engagement contribute to rebuilding trust and improving the quality of care across the province.

    1h 8m
  3. Episode 62 — Soul, storytelling, and Divine Brown’s UnCovered journey

    11/14/2025

    Episode 62 — Soul, storytelling, and Divine Brown’s UnCovered journey

    In this soulful and wide-ranging conversation, Divine Brown joins Afropolitan Dialogues to reflect on her journey from Toronto’s neo-soul rise in the early 2000s to headlining UnCovered: Madonna & Cher at Koerner Hall. She shares the creative process behind reimagining pop anthems, opens up about the lasting influence of D’Angelo’s Brown Sugar, and revisits the collaborative magic that shaped her debut album. Divine also talks about storytelling as the thread connecting her music, theatre, and film work, the powerful mentorship she found in Toronto’s creative community, and the lessons she’s passing on to the next generation of artists.

    48 min
  4. Episode 61 — Caribbean Flamingo: Reequal Smith on dance, resilience, and cultural reclamation

    09/05/2025

    Episode 61 — Caribbean Flamingo: Reequal Smith on dance, resilience, and cultural reclamation

    Bahamian-born choreographer Reequal Smith discusses her acclaimed work Caribbean Flamingo, her journey from The Bahamas to PEI, founding Oshun Dance Studios, and how she champions Caribbean movement on global stages.

    35 min
  5. Episode 60 — Full circle: d’bi.young anitafrika on 20 years of the Sankofa Trilogy

    08/29/2025

    Episode 60 — Full circle: d’bi.young anitafrika on 20 years of the Sankofa Trilogy

    Twenty years after first sitting down with d’bi.young anitafrika during rehearsals for blood.claat at Theatre Passe Muraille, AfroToronto reconnects with the visionary artist to reflect on the 20th anniversary of the Sankofa Trilogy. From SummerWorks beginnings to a global academic journey and now a return to Toronto, this full-circle conversation explores lineage, liberation, and the transformative power of storytelling.

    36 min
  6. Episode 59 — Finding voice and joy: Mary Antonini on Blues for an Alabama Sky

    08/29/2025

    Episode 59 — Finding voice and joy: Mary Antonini on Blues for an Alabama Sky

    Broadway alum Mary Antonini joins us to discuss her starring role as Delia Patterson in Blues for an Alabama Sky at the Shaw Festival. Set during the Harlem Renaissance, the play explores dreams, struggles, and the resilience of Black communities in the 1930s. Mary reflects on embodying this history, her creative journey, and her exciting season at Shaw, which also includes Anything Goes and White Christmas.

    36 min
  7. Episode 58 — R.T. Thorne’s 40 Acres: Reimagining the future through ancestral memory

    07/02/2025

    Episode 58 — R.T. Thorne’s 40 Acres: Reimagining the future through ancestral memory

    In this episode, we sit down with Canadian filmmaker R.T. Thorne to discuss his feature debut, 40 Acres, premiering in theatres across Canada on July 4, 2025. This post-apocalyptic thriller has already garnered critical acclaim for its rich storytelling and powerful portrayal of Black and Indigenous experiences. Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the “51 Best Canadian Films of All Time” and included in TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten, 40 Acres examines the themes of legacy, survival, and land through the lens of a culturally rooted and resilient family.

    24 min
  8. Episode 57 — Bridging the digital divide with Eric McRae

    06/13/2025

    Episode 57 — Bridging the digital divide with Eric McRae

    In this inspiring episode, operations executive and entrepreneur Eric McRae shares his mission to close the digital divide for seniors across Canada through his work with Connected Canadians. From empowering older adults with essential tech skills to engaging newcomers as volunteers, Eric dives into how purpose-driven models can foster intergenerational impact, equity, and digital literacy.

    28 min
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AfroToronto.com is a trusted source to celebrate and showcase excellence in Canada's multifaceted Black community. Our podcast, Afropolitan Dialogues, features both established and emerging African-Canadian and international movers and shakers. Podcast by AfroToronto.com

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  • Creator
    Meres J. Weche
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Afropolitan Dialogues