A few weeks ago, myself and Vegas had the opportunity to chat with one of our new friends, Michael Slocombe. During this episode, we find out on the how and why he has become so passionate about helping Africa. As always, please feel free to contact us at info@blackcanadianman.com
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Vibe and Vegas
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Deon Silvera
Nadia Khan
Deon Silvera and Nadia Khan are two of the stars of the play “Ecstasy”. We had the opportunity to spend a few quick and crazy minutes just after they arrived from Jamaica last night. This is one of the funniest and craziest interviews we have done. We would like to thank Deon and Nadia. We would also like to thank David Heron (the writer of “Ecstasy”) and Roger Dundas highlighting of Kingston 6 Productions.
“Ecstasy” is being performed on December 5, 2010 at Chinguacousy Secondary School (1370 Williams Parkway in Brampton, Ontario) at 4:30 p.m. And 8:00 p.m. Here is the ticket information:
For the 4:30 p.m. show: $20 in advance and $25 at the door
For the 8:00 p.m. Show: $25 in advance and $30 at the door
For more ticket information, please go to http://www.k6e.ca/ or call (416) 918-9045 or 20875670 (Blackberry Messenger).
If you would like to find out more information about the play, please go to http://www.ecstasy-theplay.com/
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Nicole Brooks was born in Ottawa, Ontario. She went to school to study film and television and realized that there was a need to talk about Black Canadian life and her heritage. She has her Honors in Mass Communication and Film Studies from Carleton University.
Nicole started her professional career as a singer but now considers herself as a storyteller.
Nicole most recent film production is “A Linc In Time” which features the extraordinary life of The Honourable Lincoln MacCauley Alexander, Canada’s first Black Member of Parliament and first Black Lieutenant Governor. a true pioneer and one of the Canada’s living legends. “A Link In Time” is currently airing on Omni Television in southern Ontario. Nicole’s next documentary project is on the great African Canadian entertainer Salome Bey.
Nicole current project is the play “Obeah Opera”. She is the creator, writer and composer for “Obeah Opera”. Nicole also is one of the characters in the play.
During our conversation, Nicole shares some of her journey, on how “Obeah Opera” came into being, why do Black men need to see a play of all Black women, how has the entertainment industry changed for Blacks.
Nicole closes our conversation with her message for Black Canadians and her belief Blacks needs to take a political stand.
“Obeah Opera” runs from February 16 to March 4 in Toronto at 918 Bathurst Street in Toronto. For more information including tickets, please go to: www.obeahopera.com
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Tanya obtained her Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University in 2002 and law degree from Osgoode Hall in 2005. She was called to the bar in 2006. Tanya received the Simms Shuber award from Osgoode Hall for the highest academic standing in corporate governance.
In 2010, Tanya was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor for a judicial role with the Assessment Review Board. In that role, Tanya adjudicates property tax disputes.
In 2010 and 2012, Tanya was featured on the black history month poster, which is displayed in all government buildings including schools, libraries, and fire stations across Canada during the month of February. In 2010, Tanya was a recipient of Women’s Enterprise Woman of the Year award. She received the most votes among nineteen other candidates.
This month Tanya presented to the United Nations, Women’s Federation of World Peace for International Women’s Day. In May, Tanya will be co-hosting Sesheme Foundation 3rd Annual Gratitude Gala with Farley Flex.
Tanya practiced at mid-sized downtown Toronto firms before creating Walker Law, a commercial litigation firm located on Bay Street, in the heart of downtown. In addition to Tanya, Walker Law employs another lawyer and a law clerk.
Tanya is a member of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, the Ontario Bar Association Franchise Committee, the Women’s Executive Network, and the Black Business and Professional Association. Tanya is also one of the founders of group Leading Ladies.
Tanya will be live on our show on March 24, 2012 at 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST. Tanya will be sharing about the following topics:
– employment law
– small claims court
– landlord and tenant law
– home ownership law
– points to consider when entering into a contract
You can connect with Tanya via:
Website
@Walker_Law (Twitter)
Facebook
Linkedin
(647) 342-2334 ext. 302
If you have any questions that you would like Tanya to answer any of your questions on any of these subjects, you can do it in a number of ways:
1. During the live discussion, you have the opportunity to call in and share with us and ask questions via Skype. If you would like to do this, please call us at: doctorvibe42. If you get through, please be patient and we will get to your call as soon as possible.
2. You can also provide your comments and questions before and during the event via Twitter (@vibeandvegas #DrVibe) and at our Facebook Fan Page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vibe-and-Vegas-Show/155099174532923
3. You can also email your questions and comments to us at: info@blackcanadianman.com
All you need to do listen to the show live is to go The Dr.Vibe Show Homepage at http://thevibeandvegasshow.wordpress.com/ on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST.
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Dr. Vibe
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Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011
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During this episode of “2011 Through The Mind, The Mouth, The Heart And The Soul Of Black Men”, we speak with Dr. Wesley Crichlow. Dr. Crichlow is an Associate Professor (Tenured), Faculty Of Social Sciences and Humanities at the University Of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa, Ontario.
In Dr. Crichlow’s look back at 2011, he talks about various subjects including the events in the Middle East, What does it mean to be a good citizen in society?, What is the new role of the Black women in the Black women?, What can Black men learn from Black women?, He feels that Black men have failed, his criticism of Barack Obama, that Barack Obama is a poster child for the rich and has failed many African Americans, what African Canadians need to do, how civilized countries are decaying but the Caribbean is holding it’s own, what does the Caribbean need to do, his concern for Black youth, the effect that technology has on the relationship between youth and their parents, that Black parents need to better connect with their children, how are going to measure the success of the Africentric school, what African Canadian parents need to do and what is he hopeful for in 2012.
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Dr. Vibe
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Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011
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BaKari Lindsay is one of the four founding members of COBA (Collective Of Black Artists). COBA was founded to fill a void on Toronto’s arts scene by constructing a platform for dance creations that reflected their physical and social realities.
During the live interview, you have the opportunity to call in and share with us and ask questions via Skype. If you would like to do this, please call us at: doctorvibe42. If you get through, please be patient and we will get to your call as soon as possible.
All you need to do listen to the show live is to go The Dr.Vibe Show Homepage at http://thevibeandvegasshow.wordpress.com/ tonight at 6:15 p.m. EST. You can also provide your comments and questions during the event via Twitter (@vibeandvegas #DrVibe) and at our Facebook Fan Page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vibe-and-Vegas-Show/155099174532923
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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,
Dr. Vibe
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2011 Black Weblog Awards Finalist (Best International Blog and Best Podcast Series)
Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011
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Back on February 18, 2011, we were attending an event put on by the Harriet Tubman Community Organization. Before the event, we had the opportunity to speak and share with international motivational dub poet from Jamaica, Charlie Bobus.
During the interview, Charlie talks about being in business on his own, his latest CD (“Creative Energy”), the difference between dub poetry and other forms of poetry, the biggest challenge in being a dub poet and the importance of change in Black men’s lives. He even drops some poetry for us.
If you would like to find out more about or contact Charlie, here is his contact information:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/charliebobus
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/inspiratorinternational
Email: charliebobus@gmail.com
Phone: (647) 269-5446
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Vibe and Vegas
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Ms. Juanita Peters grew up in Toronto, Ontario. She moved with her family to Weymouth Falls, Nova Scotia with her family at the age of 13. In the early 1980’s, she started her media career in rural Nova Scotia as the afternoon Newscaster for Annapolis Valley Radio. She then went on to anchor the CHSJ television news out of Saint John, New Brunswick before joining CBC Television News. In 1996, she left the world of broadcast news and started her own production company.
During is a founding member of Women In Film and Television-Atlantic, a member of Actra Maritimes and has served as Chair as the Diversity Board and is also a member of The Writers Guild of Canada. She has appeared in more than 20 films and numerous stage plays.
During our interview, Ms. Peters shares some of her journey with us from growing up in Toronto and moving to the east coast of Canada, her first performance doing a one-woman show with seven characters, her first commercial playing the role of a five year old when she was eighteen, some of the challenges of being a Black and female news anchor in the 1980’s, why she started her own production company, the story behind her latest film “AFRICVILLE: CAN’T STOP NOW”. Ms. Peters also gives some advice for those who would like to follow in her footsteps.
If you would like to find out more about Ms. Peters, go to:
http://wift-at.com/news/members-in-the-news/angle-on-juanita-peters/
If you would like to contact Ms. Peters, please go to:
http://africvilleproductions.com/contact-us/
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Roger Dundas of Kingston 6 Entertainment and Ryan Singh of Ryan Singh Enterprises are presenting the play “Sex, Relationships and Sometimes Love” starting on Friday, September 24, 2010 at The Annex Live Restaurant & Live Music Venue (http://www.theannexlive.com/). We had the opportunity to speak with three of the cast members: Mary Goldman, Kelly-Marie Murtha and Gregory Cruikshank about the play, why they are so excited about doing the play for a second time and what they think audiences will get from the play. Please note that the play is for mature audiences only. Enjoy!!
For more information about the play including where to purchase tickets, please go to http://www.sexrelationshipsandsometimeslove.ca/_/Home.html
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Dr. Vibe
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Black Blog Of The Day – Black Bloggers Network – June 23, 2011
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Originally broadcast on December 12, 2009 …
The Taibu Community Health Centre is a non-profit community based organization providing comprehensive primary health care and health promotion programs and services to the residents of the Malvern community in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough. They focus their services on children, youth and seniors. They also have a mandate to provide specialized programs and services to the Black Community.
In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Rose-Ann Bailey who is a health promoter for the Taibu Community Health Centre.
If you would like to contact the Taibu Health Centre, here is their contact information:
Taibu Community Health Centre
1371 Neilson Road,
Unit 418 – 421,
Scarborough, Ontario.
M1B 4Z8
Telephone: (416) 644-3539 (Administration), (416) 644-3536 (Clinic)
Fax: (416) 644-3542
Email: info@taibuchc.ca
Website: www.taibuchc.ca
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God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith,
Vibe and Vegas
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