Black On Black | CHUO 89.1 FM

Aug 24 2021 13 ep. 20 mins
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Black On Black is your weekly connection to the Afro-Caribbean community in Ottawa and beyond! A public affairs & arts show focusing on local and international events and issues, with special emphasis on the African diaspora. Black History Month coverage, Artist Profiles, Community Calendar and lots of music by U.S, African and Caribbean artists.. Listen live every Saturday from 11 am to noon at chuo.fm or on 89.1 FM in the National Capital Region (Ottawa/Gatineau).

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Art and the artists process during a pandemic - an interview w/ Rashid Johnson

Aug 24 2021 22 mins  
Originally aired July 24th, 2021. This episode features Rashid Johnson, a prominent artist in Canada, in this episode we check in with him inquiring about his creative process over the course of the pandemic and the surrendering of many pre-pandemic banalities that often encompass art and the artistic process. We delve into his most recent art project, Capsule, at the Canadian Nati

Cultural Awareness and Emancipation Day - an interview w/ Ingrid John Baptiste

Aug 17 2021 21 mins  
Originally aired July 31st, 2021. This episode features Ingrid John Baptiste, the president of the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Ottawa and a prominent activist, speaking on culture, cultural awareness and the way we perceive 'blackness' through cultural practices and systems of education. Ingrid explores her history as well the history of her work in Ottawa, also delving into

Tennessee state coordinator for Black Voters Matter Fund - an interview w/ Timothy Hughes

Aug 14 2021 19 mins  
Originally aired June 19th, 2021. This episode features Timothy Hughes, hailing from Nashville, TN, discussing the first-ever federally recognized Juneteenth in the United States. Timothy explores the history and meaning behind Juneteenth, discusses the January Capitol riot, and dives into the contemporary political landscape from an intersectional lens.

Black Joy - an interview w/ Nicole Waldron

Aug 12 2021 25 mins  
Originally aired May 8th, 2021. This episode features Nicole Waldron, exploring her background, upbringing, and the motivations for her new addictive podcast, 'Victory Speaks.' Nicole touches on her love of writing and interacting with her community and how those skills translate into her successful and robust podcast.

"Rest Is Power" artistically - an interview with with Sarah-Mecca

Aug 09 2021 13 mins  
Originally aired July 17, 2021. This episode features host Patricia Harewood speaking with multidisciplinary artist Sarah-Mecca whose work is inspired by intersections of identity, offering visibility and representation to Black figuration within Canadian art spaces.

AFROFEST - an interview with Peter Toh (Toronto), Executive Director/Artistic Director

Aug 05 2021 10 mins  
Originally aired July 17, 2021. This episode features host Sarah Onyango speaking with Peter Toh on this year's AFROFEST, which took place July 16-25. AFROFEST is the largest free African Music Festival in North America celebrated annually since 1989.

On Haiti - an interview with Jafrikayiti

Aug 03 2021 21 mins  
Originally aired July 10, 2021. In this interview, Sarah Onyango speaks with Jafrikayiti on the politics and poverty that are manufactured by white supremacists and imposed on Haiti, including the $40 billion extorted by France. Jafrikayiti is also a host at CHUO - Listen to BOUYON RASIN on live Sundays at 6pm on CHUO 89.1 FM or chuo.fm!

COVID-19 in Uganda - an interview with Susan Namulindwa

Aug 03 2021 14 mins  
Originally aired June 26, 2021. In an interview by Sarah Onyango, community member Susan Namulindwa enlightens us on the COVID-19 situation in Uganda and how residents (including medical workers and members of parliament) are being affected.

Emancipation Day - an interview with Natasha Henry

Aug 01 2021 26 mins  
Originally aired August 1, 2020. This interview features Natasha Henry, president of the Ontario Black History Society and the author of several books on Emancipation Day in Canada. In this conversation, she speaks with Sarah Onyango on the history and celebrations of Emancipation Day.

Faith and Community - an interview with Reverend Cheryle Hanna

Jul 30 2021 21 mins  
Originally aired June 12, 2021. In this interview, Sarah Onyango speaks with Reverend Cheryle Hanna, the first woman to be Minister at Fourth Avenue Baptist Church. This conversation focuses on the importance of mutual respect and making space for different perspectives in dialogue.