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Winning is Overrated

In 2020, a New York Times headline described Balarama Holness as “the man striving to be the ‘Canadian Obama.’” Like Barack Obama, Balarama’s political career is rooted in community engagement, activism, and changing the system from within.

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From the Community and For the Community

For Tiffany, political life was not about political parties, it was about serving her community. In this episode, host Nana aba Duncan visits Tiffany at her current role, still working in her home community.

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They Didn’t See Me Coming

Kaycee Madu was a member of Alberta's Legislative Assembly 2019 to 2023 and served in various Cabinet positions, including as the country’s first Black Minister of Justice.

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A Time for Change, But at What Cost?

In this episode, Angela Simmonds tells host Nana aba Duncan her story of running for the leadership of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party and ultimately leaving politics altogether.

Black on the Ballot: Trailer

Black on the Ballot is a limited series podcast documenting the experiences of Black Canadians in Politics.

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Politicking While Black

On February 28, 2023, the Samara Centre for Democracy and Operation Black Vote organized a webinar on the experiences of Black Canadians in politics.