Latest news, events and media mentions related to this project. View our past events here.
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.
February 5, 2025
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.
January 29, 2025
Black Canadians’ stories of political life recorded in new study and podcast
The Hill Times
January 23, 2025
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.
January 20, 2025
Groundbreaking new research and podcast provide a first-hand account of Black Canadians’ experiences in politics
Carleton University
January 16, 2025
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.
January 14, 2025
Senator Bernard’s push to highlight the Upper Chamber’s lack of Black men
The Hill Times
January 6, 2025
Black on the Ballot: Trailer
Black on the Ballot is a limited series podcast documenting the experiences of Black Canadians in Politics.
December 11, 2024
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.
February 28, 2023
Black Canadians in politics helped change the world. Let’s celebrate them
Ottawa Citizen
February 16, 2023
Why diverse candidates are facing challenges breaking through in Ontario civic elections
CBC News
October 2, 2022
FPA Researchers Receive Funding to Partner with Community Organizations
Carleton University
April 1, 2022