Today's episode is about a conversation for Reparation and the fight for justice.

As we witness the historical change that is about to take place in Great Britain this weekend. “The crowning of King Charles lll” something, we have not witnessed in 70 years.

We remember, hundreds of thousands of Africans that were enslaved under centuries of British rule. This is actually viewed as an insult of history to many. Some would say it is time to move pass the monarchy, therefore it is also time we address the issue of an apology and reparation.

Jamaica is pushing to remove King Charles lll as head of state by 2025. (We ask, will the other Caribbean nations do the same?)

Meet Dorbrene O’Marde who is the chairperson of the Antigua and Barbuda Reparations Support Commission, the mandate being to: ‘organize activities to include education and awareness programmers concerning reparations for the enslavement of our ancestors…’

He is one of three vice-presidents of the CARICOM Reparations Commission, which represents fourteen islands of the Caribbean, maintaining a regional approach to the reparations claim on Great Britain and Europe for the crimes of the slave trade, slavery, and the genocide of indigenous African peoples and their Afro-Caribbean descendants.

Dorbrene is a graduate of The University of the West Indies and the University of Toronto. He is a playwright, director and producer of theatre and music. He is also a calypso writer and judge and a published author. He was awarded the Sunshine Award ‘Friends of the Arts’ for his commitment to creativity and his consistent calls for the crafting and development of cultural policies and programs. 

CARICOM website: www. caricom.org

Shelley Jarrett: Honored as one of 2022's 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women

Today's episode #12 is a unique conversation about the recognition of the 16 days of Activism.  It is run annually from November 25 (International Day Against Violence Against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day).

My guest is Sharmin Prince who is multi-talented and comes with a wealth of knowledge on the human experience. She holds two master degrees, one in organizational Leadership and the other in Phycology.

She is an Educator, Life Coach, Inspirational International Speaker and a former TV & Talk show host.

Sharmin comes with over 20 years’ experience in the shelter and supportive housing sector in New York City, USA. She also has an extensive lived experience on various topics and is not afraid to embrace them all. She is dedicated to women's issues and echoing the voices of the most vulnerable. 

To learn more about the services she provides visit her websites.

https://sharminprince.com

 Eagles Empowered to Soar (eaglessoar.org) 

Amazon.com: Sharmin Prince: Books, biography, log, audiobooks, Kindle

Shelley Jarrett: Honored as one of 2022's 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women

Today's episode is about reparations and an apology to the black community.

Meet Kareem Gordon who is a Black History Educator, Writer, Speaker and Youth Activist.  He joins me today to talk about the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the future of the British monarchy as it relates to reparations and an apology to the black community for the  many atrocities that were committed over time.

An example is money that was taken from the people working on the sugar plantations. Some Caribbean countries such as Jamaica are calling for change, such as becoming an independent nation.

We touched on King Charles III and his role in rectifying past wrongs as he begins his reign and we now embark on a new era.

This is the first of a 3-part series on black culture and the new age, available on all podcast platforms.

Follow Kareem Gordon: www.instagram.com/KonciousThoughtkreations

Shelley Jarrett: Honored as one of 2022's 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women

Fiona Harewood is a 3 times author, speaker educator and life coach. She spends a great amount of time working with abused women and students by bringing awareness and education about abuse, faith and understanding how they can rise above their situation.

Having experienced different forms of abuse herself, she has developed a passion for working with women escaping domestic violence.

Fiona holds a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies and a Master’s in public policy.  She resides in Philadelphia USA with her husband and 3 adult children.

Today's episode talks about gas lighting and how to recognize it in your communication with either a spouse, business partner, your boss, even your close friends or family members.

Resources: Domestic Violence help line: 1866-863-0511 available in 100 different languages including 17 Aboriginal languages

Google internet: Gas lighting

Shelley Morgan-Bair PharmD is the mother of three wonderful children. She is also the CEO of Rx Billing Genie, a company that addresses the daily pain points of filling prescriptions in a timely manner for patients.

Billing Genie is a searchable database for Ontario Adjudicators/Insurance companies that helps pharmacists and staff make life easier behind the counter, which then helps to improve patient care.

TRACY EKUBOR 

A Fashion Designer Stylist and Front Line Worker

Tracy dreamed of becoming a fashion designer since she was a little girl. Her grandmother taught her how to sew with needle and thread. But later developed her own unique design and creativity.

She has a fashion blog, “My mama’s closet” and  In 2016 she started partnering and collaborating with fashion shows across Toronto and surrounding areas. 

Lisa Ogbole is the Executive Director of Imani Place, and a devoted mother and wife.

Imani Place is a black led charitable organization with a mission to provide supports, services, protect and rehabilitate victims of human trafficking and domestic violence in a safe and non-judgmental environment.

Lisa's commitment is rooted by her own personal experience as a survivor of 8 years of in an abusive relationship, she wanted to help others.