Sir Lenny Henry, Britain's beloved actor and producer remembers three strong women from his family, and all the others, who left Jamaica for better lives in England in the 50s in the BritBox series Three Little Birds. They were not prepared for the challenges they'd face including sexism, racism, …
Fresh Perspectives: Education, Entertainment, and Environmental Advocacy
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 …
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Amanda Parris Hosts an Insider’s Study of Modern Blackness in For the Culture.
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 …
Ambition’s Price, and Being Elsewhere.
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 …
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Finding Motivation in The Polar Vortex
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 …
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