In this educator-focused series highlighting the work of Black authors and illustrators, Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul, best-selling author, founder of Red Clay Educators, and cofounder of the Institute for Racial Equity in Literacy, leads discussions with children‘s book creators about their work and the powerful ways their books can live in classrooms.
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A weekly online interactive panel discussion hosted by Heather Taylor of Red on Black Productions on Google Hangouts on Air. We talk to people working in creative fields on how-tos in their area of work, what their day to day life entails, and how they got there.
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Step into the engaging world of Black Canadian Creators (BCANC) with host Sherley Joseph. This podcast serves as your access point to a community where creativity intersects with culture. Whether you’re initiating your path in creative content or looking for new inspiration, BCANC showcases a diverse range of content creators who illuminate Black Canadian culture. Each episode offers insightful interviews, dynamic group discussions, and reflective solo segments, providing a platform for the ...
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Listen to our first ever LIVE episode of the Black Creators Series podcast. You can listen straight from our ALA Annual panel, featuring four legendary children’s book creators in discussion with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul, best-selling author, founder of Red Clay Educators, and cofounder of the Institute for Racial Equity in Literacy. Briana Mukodiri U…
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Early childhood educator Jamel C. Campbell addresses a common fear that children all over the world experience at the start of a new school year in his debut picture book, Olu’s Teacher. This sweet, reassuring story is paired with the gentle, welcoming illustrations of Lydia Mba. Listen in as he talks with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul, New York Times best…
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Arlène Elizabeth Casimir is an educator, consultant, healer, herbalist, and writer. Her debut picture book, Back Home: Story Time with My Father, illustrated in lush, enchanting colors by artist Ken Daley, is a love letter to her parents’ birthplace and to the ways storytelling can bring us together. Listen in as she talks with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Pau…
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Ten-Word Tiny Tales is UK Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho’s magnificent compendium of twenty stories, each illustrated by a different artist and each just ten words long—as much a work of art as an invitation to budding writers. His young adult novel in verse, The Boy Lost in the Maze, is a spellbinding blending of the ancient myth of Theseus and…
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Shade Lapite is British-Nigerian and has drawn on her heritage to create the world of her debut middle-grade novel, Goddess Crown, the first in a thrilling Afro-fantasy series set in the lush, opulent kingdom of Galla. Listen in as she talks with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul, New York Times best-selling author and founder of Red Clay Educators, about her …
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Carole Boston Weatherford is a New York Times best-selling author and poet of award-winning books for children. Her picture book How Do You Spell Unfair? MacNolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee, illustrated by the talented Frank Morrison, is the story of young spelling champion MacNolia Cox’s groundbreaking achievement in the face of discriminat…
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Born in Britain and raised on the tiny island of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Monique James-Duncan is passionate about writing literature with mirrors so all children can feel seen. Her publishing debut, Mommy Time, illustrated by Ebony Glenn, is an ode to mothers—particularly the largely unseen African American stay-at-home mother. Listen in as s…
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Through writing, organizing, and facilitating, author Phoebe Sinclair strives to create space and opportunities for people to listen deeply, speak from the heart, and feel heard. Featuring zines crafted by award-winning illustrator Theodore Taylor III, her debut novel, Confessions of a Candy Snatcher, relates an emotive, reflective story about the …
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Christine Platt is an author and advocate who believes storytelling is a tool for social change. Her engaging first chapter-book series, Frankie and Friends, is a refreshing portrayal of Black women in journalism in which her young protagonist, Frankie, explores big ideas such as racial injustice and activism with her supportive family. Listen in a…
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Filmmaker and award-winning author, David Barclay Moore infuses history with wry folk wisdom, metaphorical power, and a splash of magic in his bold and original tale Carrimebac. The Civil War may be over, but times are not substantially improved for the freed Black citizens of Walkerton, Georgia. With exquisite cinematic illustrations by John Holyf…
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Seasoned author of adult crime fiction Aya de León pits a teen spy against the ominous workings of a white nationalist in Undercover Latina, her debut book for younger readers. This fast-paced upper-middle-grade novel is smart, entertaining, and politically astute. Listen in as Aya de León talks with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul, New York Times best-selli…
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From his childhood in Senegal to his career in the NBA, Tacko Fall’s inspiring story of practice, persistence, and hard work will motivate young readers to overcome obstacles and aim high—and higher still. Listen in as he shares his story with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul, New York Times best-selling author and founder of Red Clay Educators.…
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Award-winning author Linda Williams Jackson centers her middle-grade novel The Lucky Ones around the historical touchstone of Robert Kennedy’s southern “poverty tour,” and pulls from her own childhood in the Mississippi Delta to tell a detail-rich and poignant story with memorable characters—sure to resonate with readers who have ever felt constric…
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Author Atinuke was born in Ibadan, a city in southwestern Nigeria, and moved to Lagos with her family when she was five. She spent much of her childhood in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom, where she attended boarding school. She is the author of many books for young readers including the picture books Baby Goes to Market, B Is for Baby, and Cat…
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Every generation inherits the problems created by the ones before them, but no generation will inherit as many problems—as many crises—as the current generation of young people. But change, even revolution, is possible; you just have to know where to start. In Better Than We Found It, best-selling author Frederick Joseph and debut author Porsche Jo…
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Greg Neri is a filmmaker, poet, and Coretta Scott King honor–winning author whose many books for young readers include Ghetto Cowboy, a thoughtful and entertaining coming-of-age story that was adapted into the Netflix film Concrete Cowboy, and the equally moving follow-up, Polo Cowboy. Listen in as he talks with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul, New York Time…
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Rhiannon Giddens is an acclaimed musician, singer, songwriter, and cofounder of the traditional African American string band the Carolina Chocolate Drops. She has long used her art to mine America’s musical past and manifest its future, passionately recovering lost voices and reconstructing a nation’s musical heritage. Her debut picture book, Build…
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Uplifting, touching, charming, and a delightful multigenerational tale are just some of the ways reviewers have described Janet Costa Bates’s newest picture book about the loving bond between a grandfather and his grandson. Listen in as Janet Costa Bates speaks with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul about Time for Bed, Old House and the powerful ways it can li…
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Author of Hoop Queens and its companion, Hoop Kings, as well as Pick-Up Game, Chameleon, and Twelve Rounds to Glory—which was a Coretta Scott King Author Award Honor Book—Charles R. Smith Jr. talks about his new book, Hoop Kings 2: New Royalty, with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul as they discuss the powerful ways it can be used in classrooms to inspire stud…
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Join author and acclaimed artivist De Nichols as she speaks with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul about her book Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution, a thought-provoking look at protest art.
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When We Say Black Lives Matter is a picture book celebration behind the true meaning of the words Black Lives Matter. Join award-winning author-illustrator Maxine Beneba Clarke as she converses with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul about her latest picture book and the profound and inspiring ways it can be used in classrooms.…
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Elite athlete and Netflix documentary star Zion Clark joins Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul to discuss his extraordinary and deeply inspirational authorial debut, Zion Unmatched; his upcoming projects; and the powerful messages they bring to classrooms.
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If you’re searching for Black Podcaster, Streamers, Instagram influencers, TikTokers, YouTubers, Authors and more in Canada or Black Expat Canadians, The Black Canadian Creator Directory, (a collaborative effort between Casey Palmer, Kaya Marriott and me, Sherley Joseph Founder and Creator of The Black Canadian Creators Facebook Group and Podcast) …
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Multiple-award-winning illustrator Eric Velasquez speaks with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul about his latest work, ¡Mambo Mucho Mambo! The Dance That Crossed Color Lines, a picture book that portrays the power of music and dance to transcend racial, religious, and ethnic boundaries.
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National Book Award Finalist Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party’s Promise to the People puts the Panthers in the proper context of Black American history. It invites a new generation of readers grappling with injustices in the United States to learn from the Panthers’ history and courage, inspiring them to take their own place in the o…
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Suspenseful, absorbing, powerful, unflinching, extraordinary, and rich are just some of the ways reviewers have described the fictionalized childhood story of literary genius Zora Neale Hurston written by Victoria Bond and T. R. Simon. Listen in as the authors speak with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul about their inspiration for the Zora and Me trilogy and …
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In his trilogy of picture books, Michael S. Bandy recounts for young readers his childhood as a Black boy growing up in the segregated South. The first two books were nominated for NAACP Image Awards. The third, Northbound: A Train Ride Out of Segregation, received two starred reviews and was described by Kirkus Reviews as “painful history portraye…
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Angie Thomas, award-winning author of The Hate U Give, said of performance poet Sophia Thakur’s Somebody Give This Heart a Pen, “The power of her words will affect generations.” Listen in to find out why as Sophia Thakur and Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul discuss her debut poetry collection for young adults and the powerful ways it can be used in schools an…
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Conversation with White People About Race w/ IC Bailey
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Mr. IC Bailey. IC just started his path as an Author to share his book Conversations with White People with the world. It brings me some peace that your work continues through the support of the digital community you created with ConversationsWith.net Rest in Power, Brotha Bailey! ====== BCANCC 11 - Author and Activist, IC Bailey at conversationswi…
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You Have Nothing to Lose by Trying w/ Nicole Bedeau
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BCANCC 10 - Entrepreneur & Digital marketing Expert w/ Nicole Bedeau @blprdigital & @allblackto The conversation this week is all about when you have nothing to lose you have everything to gain when you are trying. Mistakes become lessons and the act of doing transforms into an experience. Nicole Nurse-Bedeau is a communications professional with a…
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Kekla Magoon, multiple award-winning author of books for young readers of all ages and the recipient of the 2021 American Library Association’s prestigious Margaret A. Edwards Award for her significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature, talks with Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul about her work and the powerful ways it can be used in classroo…
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Among his many accolades, which include Comic-Con International’s Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award and being named to both the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 list and the 2018 Root 100, an annual list of the most influential African Americans, Frederick Joseph is the New York Times best-selling author of The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person. Li…
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Know your Brand Voice and Who is Your Audience? w/ Aquila Farrell
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BCANCC 09 - Digital Content Creator and ConvertKit Coach w/ Aquila Farrell @aquilafarrell From Biochemist, Blogger to now Email Marketing Coach, Aquila Farrell is a Fashion Enthusiast who turned her love of clothes and design into a digital brand. Known for mixing high-end designer wear with her own custom garments for church, the moniker @mschurch…
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BCANCC 08 - Lifestyle Commercial Photographer, Creator of Director and Podcaster w/ Jodianne Beckford Jodianne Beckford (goes by Jo) is a Lifestyle Commercial Photographer, Creator of Director Noire Girls Plant who currently resides in Toronto, ON. She gravitates to the contrasting beauty of black and white but also loves incorporating rich colours…
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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul talks with New York Times best-selling author Tami Charles about her work and the powerful ways it can be used in classrooms.
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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul talks with Caldecott Honoree Ekua Holmes about her work and the powerful ways it can be used in classrooms.
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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul talks with award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford about her work and the powerful ways it can be used in classrooms.
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BCANCC 07 - Director and Chief Video Marketing Strategist w/ Liberty White (Part 2) As a member of the Atlanta Tech & Startup community, Liberty has spoken at A3C, SoCon13, and Digital Atlanta (now SouthWired), championing women in tech. You can catch Liberty on YouTube where she discusses digital marketing strategies, gadget reviews, and tutorials…
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BCANCC 07 - Director and Chief Video Marketing Strategist w/ Liberty White (Part 1) Tell Your Story Through Video with Liberty White @iamliberty! A producer and creative director at CHOZEN MEDIA. A native of Toronto who currently resides in the ATL, Hotlanta... Atlanta y'all! Liberty has over 15 years of multi-media experience and co-founded ATL WE…
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BCANCC 06 - The Founder of Black Canadian Travellers When you visit a travel agency. You pick up a copy of Sunquest or Royal Caribbean Cruise Magazine. What or better yet who do you see on the cover? For the most part, you will see in these travel publications, quite often paint a picture of a Western tourist usually gazing at the horizon from the …
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BCANCC 05 - Empowerment Coach, Motivational Speaker and Author w/ Paige Johnson-Serjue This episode, it's all about starting the conversation and helping millennials uncover their potential personally & professionally with Empowerment Coach and Motivational Speaker Paige Johnson @paige1ofsome. She is the content creator of amazing topics that makes…
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BCANCC 04 - Video Content Creator- Scriptwriter - Producer and Director w/ Margarette Leandre In this episode, we get to know and learn from content creator Margarette “CharisMaggie” Leandre @charismaggietv - Video Content Creator / Scriptwriter / Producer / Director - http://bit.ly/charismaggietvbcancc Discover one of the members of #BCANCC, Marga…
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Seeing Black Canadian Excellence and The Black Experience w/ Ricardo McRae
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BCANCC 03 - Brand Builder / Marketing Director w/ Ricardo McRae In this episode, get to know content creator Ricardo McRae @ricardomcrae - A Brand Builder to now a Financial Marketing Director and Specialist in money makeovers for families and entrepreneurs. https://linktr.ee/ricardomcrae Ricardo McRae is committed to creativity and commerce workin…
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BCANCC 02 - Founder-Blogger of Neri Magazine w/ Chantal Smith-Amsterdam In this episode, discover or get to know content creator Chantal Smith-Amsterdam @neri_magazine_com - A Brand Strategist / Blogger and Founder of Neri Magazine - https://nerimagazine.com Neri’s magazine’s platform is a showcase of renegades, originators and road pavers who soar…
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BCANCC 01 - Producer w/ Alison Duke & Director/Producer Ngardy Conteh George In this episode, get to know content creators, Alison Duke and Ngardy Conteh George - A Producer Writer and A Director/Producer at Oya Media Group https://oyamediagroup.com Alison Duke aka “Golde” (@therealgoldelox) is a storyteller, in every sense of the word. As a writer…
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This week’s hangout on air focused on how to write for games with host and writer/ director, Heather Taylor, and special guest Steve Ince, who co-wrote Broken Sword " The Sleeping Dragon.
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This episode focuses on PR and Marketing for creatives with host and writer/ director, Heather Taylor, and co-host Sara Bynoe, creator of Teen Angst Teen Angst show/website/book, and "Say Wha?!"
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Learn how to balance a day job and a life as you work in the creative fields with host and writer/ director, Heather Taylor, and co-host Sara Bynoe, creator of Teen Angst Teen Angst show/website/book, and "Say Wha?!"
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