As Groundhog Day approaches, we’re reminded of the whimsical tradition where a furry little critter predicts the arrival of spring. Ahhhh, so cute, but also utterly unnecessary this year. Do we really need a groundhog to tell us what’s already evident outside our windows? Spring is here, bypassing the usual deep freeze, and while it might feel like a reprieve,… View Post
I’m sharing this article with a mix of fear and fury. Fear, because my livelihood in the media industry hinges on the very entities I find myself increasingly at odds with. Fury, because the disregard for fair compensation in the creator economy is not just a personal grievance; it’s a matter of principle. For self-preservation I should remain silent, yet… View Post
CBC stalwart Amanda Parris travelled and listened to collect intel on the ways Blackness has changed as a lived concept. Larry Wilmore, Bolu Babalola, Gina Yashere, and Mwazulu Diyabanza join Parris in provocative discussions of topics including reparations for slavery, the crisis in Black maternal care, the meaning of Black hair, and what Parris calls “the diaspora wars”. As producer… View Post
By Anne Brodie Writer-director Kaouther Ben Hania’s innovative style brings to vivid, unforgettable life Four Daughters, a quasi-documentary about a family of Tunisian women mourning the disappearance of the eldest two daughters who were “devoured by wolves”. Ben Hania as the real mother Olfa and her two youngest Eya and Tayssir as themselves, the missing ones Ghofrane (Ichraq Matar) and… View Post
As I approach my mid-50s, I have regrets. First, why did I ignore my mom when she said the sun would give me wrinkles, and secondly why did I ignore the experts when they talked about building lifelong strength for women. I’m hopeful, that for the latter at least, it’s one of those ‘better late than never’ realizations. I’ve been… View Post
As the winter chill sets records across Canada, many of us are eagerly awaiting spring and looking for ways to maintain our New Year’s momentum. While I can’t bring an early spring (much as I’d like to!), I can offer a healthy dose of motivation through this week’s show. Packed with inspiring stories and empowering conversations, this episode is designed… View Post