Black People Check In
By Mandela & Jermaine
Black People Check InSep 01, 2022
Navigation Ft. Haviah Mighty
Jermaine sits down 1 on 1 with Juno nominee, rapper, activist, Haviah Mighty. They discuss her journey in music, finding her voice & so much more!
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He did it y'all!!
Jermaine talks about life as a whole husband, the wedding, and what marriage is like for him. They discuss Black Love.
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Check Ya A$$ES!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Jermaine and Mandela are BACK with a Brand new episode to kick off 2024.
Mandela calls Jesus a "Jacket"
Jermaine goes on a rant
They discuss the importance of Men's health and getting checked routinely.
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Here come the Nigg-Cels...Again. *sigh*
Jermaine and Mandela are BACK with a brand new episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast! Join them as they discuss their summer 2023, Jermaine calls Mandela a "Fan Boy" *the disrespect*, and they discuss Tory Lanez 10 year prison sentence, and the N*g*a incels (nigg-cels) that defend him. OH, and Jermaine's upcoming wedding!
P.S. We're still on a "break" so episodes may be sporadic until further notice. ;-)
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Life Be Life'ing FAM! Ft. Makini Smith (The HEAL Her Podcast)
Jermaine and Mandela sit down with, author, speaker, life coach, entrepreneur, and host of the HEAL Her podcast, Makini Smith. Makini shares her mental health journey and also speaks about the power of setting boundaries with those in your life. In this powerful and informative episode, we learn about taking care of YOU and your own mental and physical well being.
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Becky + Netflix = Beckflix Ft. Victoria GK
On this episode, Jerms & Mandela sit down with former IG Live #BlackPeopleCheckIn co-host Victoria, to talk about your favourite Netflix dating shows ( touching on #LoveIsBlind & #PerfectMatch). Victoria gives her perspectives on how Black women are treated on these shows.
The Waistline Distribution Centre Ft. Lateisha Williams AKA Carnival Bae
This episode, we talk about ALL things carnival with Lateisha Williams, otherwise known as THEE social media carnival Queen, model, & reality show personality: @CarnivalBae. Jermaine, Mandela & Lateisha, get personal about mental health, her Trinidad carnival recap, her time on the hit Carnival reality show "Road Ready", and we get a little education about the history of carnival, & its importance to the Black Diaspora. Take a listen, thank us later.
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What's a machine to a mechanic?! Ft. Chloe Brown
On this edition of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast, Mandela and Jermaine sit down with Toronto mayoral candidate Chloe Brown! We learn about Chloe and about her platform as she runs for the Mayor of Toronto for the second time.
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Rights Back at ya! Ft. Daniella Barreto
Amnesty International's Daniella Barreto sits down with the man dem to talk about all things social justice and her new podcast "Rights Back At You", a podcast that tells the stories of everyday people fighting against discrimination! In this episode, we learn how her podcast came to be, and we learn a bit about Amanda herself!
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Blessings Pon Your Head Top Ft. Chef Amanda Hamer
Mandela and Jermaine sit down with part owner and Executive Chef of one of Toronto's newest Black owned Haitian Caribbean Restaurants, Boukan Edible Bliss. We get to learn about Amanda's love of cooking origin story, and what lead her down the road of entrepreneurship! Amanda opens up about past relationships and her mental health journey & how she bounced back from her struggles to become the force that she is today in Toronto's culinary scene.
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BIG tings AH GWAANN, Daddy 'Dela??!!
Season 3 of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast is finally HERE! Jermaine and Mandela are BACK with a brand new episode and brand new season. In this episode Mandela talks about finding out he and his wife are expecting their first child together, and talks about his upcoming fatherhood. They reflect on what 2022 was like for them, losing friendships, and Jermaine shared some news of his own. *wink wink* Don't take our word that this episode is gonna be DOPE AF, listen for yourselves!
Note: This episode was recorded before the birth of Mandela's baby girl.
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The Caucasity Chronicles Ft. Stephanie Hinds
In this final podcast episode of 2022, Jermaine and Mandela sit down with former journalist, television producer, and current writer & entrepreneur Stephanie Hinds, to talk about feminism, and how it impacts the Black community, specifically when white women cry foul. Stephanie and the BPCI crew chat about her article on Byblacks.com, where former eTalk host Danielle Graham calls out fellow co-host and media personality Tyrone "T-Rex" Edwards for being Grossly incompetent, and is suing Bell Media for discrimination against her. Join them for this very important discussion, ya'll DO NOT wanna miss this!
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Real Talks with DAT GUY ft. Roche Dat Guy
Mandela & Jermaine chat with Toronto hip hop artist Roche Dat Guy!! They Chop it up about all things music, mental health and more.
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Sister Roxanne Speaketh! Ft Roxanne Francis MSW
Join Jermaine and Mandela as they speak with Psychotherapist Roxanne Francis about ALL things Black mental health!
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Strong Mind Strong Body Ft. Nicole Ho Sang
Mandela & Jermaine chat with fitness and wellness expert Nicole Ho Sang! Join them as they talk about all things mental health and fitness in our community. Nicole shares valuable insight on fitness, wellness and mental heath, plus so much more!
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BOSS Movements Ft. Trent Out Loud
The boys are BACK with a brand new episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast! Jermaine and Mandela speak with the CEO Trent Out Loud, of Canada's premier boutique online Sneaker store, Exclucity. They chop it up with Trent about everything from sneakers/sneaker culture, and about Trent's journey into entrepreneurship as a Black man in Canada. Take a listen.
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We Different Ft. Marty Lampkin MSW
Join Jermaine & Mandela at they chat with Social Worker & Educator Marty Lampkin. We get to know a bit about Marty and her Journey through academia, and we also discuss how Black parents deal with parenting kids with "disabilities". Tune in for this very important discussion!
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Not Today (or ever) Colonizer!- Deuces Lizzie!
Mandela and Jermaine sit down to discuss the death of Kkkolonizer Elizabeth. Mandela deeply reflects about himself. The boys discuss Toronto summer '22, Jermaine FINALLY goes to TWO parties, AND they speak about the state of Festivals and the Toronto party scene. Tune in!
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High Times, The Weed Chronicles Ft. The Mental Health Commission of Canada & the Afro Budsistas
Jermaine, Mandela & Septembre are back with a BRAND NEW episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast!! They Sit down with the Mental Health Commission of Canada & the Afro-Budsistas to speak on the benefits of cannabis on mental health and the criminalization of the Black community when it comes to marijuana. Don't miss this episode! Thank us later.
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A Work of Art Ft Kofi Frempong aka, Kofi's Art
Kofi joins the Black People Check In Crew to chop it up! Tune in as we learn about him and his journey into the world of art. Thew crew also explores the dynamics between art and mental health, plus SO much more!
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Therapy Ft. Nicole Brewster-Mercury (Sr. Producer, CBC's The National)
Jermaine & Mandela reflect on how their journey through therapy have helped them both grow individually. Sr. Producer of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC), nightly news show "The National", Nicole Brewster-Mercury, joins them, and speaks about her own journey in the Canadian media landscape as a Black woman, and what it's often like to be the only Black face in the newsroom.
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Rejection Ft. Psychotherapist Alethia Cadore
Therapist Alethia Cadore Joins the Black People Check In crew, to speak about all things Black mental health. They delve into the topic of rejection, and why it appears that the men in our community have an issue when facing rejection, particularly at the hands of women.
This is J-River's last recording with us, and we wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavours.
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Lord, Hear Their Prayers. Relationship Woes
Mandela offers a shoulder to vent on, as Septembre and Jerms talk about their relationship/dating woes, among other shit on their minds. Stay tuned for a new "caucasity chronicles" segment.
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SLAP!!
Jerms and Mandela are back from their break, with a brand new episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn Podcast! They reflect on their time off then delve into the infamous SLAP heard around the world and it's ramifications.
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Finding Dori Ft. OCAD University Dean of Design, Dr. Dori Tunstall
Ms. J-River & Mandela speak with the Dean of Design at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) University, in Toronto, Canada, about her experiences being the first Black Dean of design anywhere in the world, and being a Black face in predominantly White spaces, Black student mental health on campus, + so much more. Tune in as we learn about all things Dr. Dori!
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Try Jesus...NOT Uncle Jerms!
In this episode, the crew deeply reflects on 2021, and the things they've learned throughout the pandemic. Jermaine goes on an EPIC rant for the ages.
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Bad Gyal Celina Ft. Celina Caesar-Chavannes
Jermaine and Mandela chat with former Member of Canadian Parliament, the Honourable, Celina Caesar-Chavannes about her time in politics, the federal governments response to the covid19 pandemic and so much more! This is definitely a conversation you DO NOT wan't to miss!.
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Brampton Niggaz Ft. Melayna Williams
Entertainment writer & Black Tea Podcast creator/co-host Melayna Williams Joins the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast for an OFF THE RAILS episode. They speak about all things Tristan Thompson, politics, racism, and more.
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New Host Who Dis?!/Don't Touch My Hair! W/ Ms. J-River
New season new CO-HOST! That's right, #BlackPeopleCheckIn is BACK for a second season, and they welcome their new co-host Ms. J-River. In this episode we learn all about J-River, her background and all that's in between. She shares a story about her daughters' experience with racism at school, which sparked topics about Black hair and racism within the school system.
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Family Business Ft. Septembre Anderson
Trigger Warning: Domestic Abuse/ Sexual Abuse
The Boys are BACK with the season 1 finale. In this episode they discuss the stigma in the Black community of reporting abusers in our families under the guise of exposing "family business". Mandela and Septembre share their own personal stories, and the effects it's had on their personal lives. Other topics discussed include "Cancel Culture" and "Allyship". This POWERFUL episode is one that you do not want to miss!
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Lil' Miss 'Rona Ep. 5
Jerms & Mandela talk about their experience contracting Covid19 and how it's affected them...
BACK OFF, Get Your Own CULTURE! Ep. 4 Feat. Septembre Anderson
The man dem are back, with their first guest! Septembre Anderson is a former journalist and culture critic. She joins #BlackPeopleCheckIn to talk all things cultural appropriation and Black s**t!
N*GG@ WHAT?! Black Millenials, Racism & Mental Health Ep. 3
On this Week's episode, Jerms & Mandela talk about Racism & Mental health, and how it affects the Black community. Jerms gets called the N-Word by a student, and Mandela gets Frustrated with wypipo.
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Yo BELL, Let's Talk...About your BULLS**T! - Ep. 2
The man dem are BACK with episode 2! Jermaine (aka Uncle Jerms) and Mandela (aka Di president), talk about the #BellLetsTalk Mental health campaign & its Hypocrisy, Chocolate covered Chad's, AND of course the mishandling of the Covid Pandemic by the Dunce bats that are the Ontario government.
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Say It With Your Chest!- Ep. 1
Meet the new Black men in your life. Get to know hosts Jermaine and Mandela while they introduce you to what Black People Check-In is all about: living while Black, mental health and laughing 'till we bus' (you know how we do!).
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