In this episode Shaela and Alicia dive into the history of carding in Canada, and how Doug Fords latest announcement on April 16th affects the BIPOC community.

BGC 10: Natural Hair Movement

Apr 12th, 2021 57m 35s

Alicia and Shae share their stories transitioning to natural hair. They cover the different hair types and the history of the natural hair movement.

BGC 9: Racist Sayings Part 1

Apr 6th, 2021 32m 19s

Do you know the origins of what you're saying? Could some of the things your saying inflict unintentional harm on others around you? Listen to Shae and Alicia cover 5 racist sayings, their origins, and alternative things to say.

BGC 8: Q&A

Mar 29th, 2021 46m 34s

In this episode Alicia and Shaela answer some questions submitted by listeners. Questions include: 1. What is race?2. When is it appropriate to use POC vs. BIPOC?3. How were Black women excluded from feminism?4. How was it like growing up m

BGC 7: Mascots

Mar 22nd, 2021 1h 8m

In this weeks episode listen to Shaela and Alicia discuss BIPOC mascots and how they affect the community they are depicting. The sisters focus on Aunt Jemima and The Lakefield Chiefs

BCG 6: I Said Good Day

Mar 15th, 2021 1h 17m

In this Black excellence episode Alicia and Shaela talk about Mum Bett / Elizabeth Freeman and W.E.B Dubois

BGC 5: Environmental Racism

Mar 1st, 2021 1h 9m

Alicia and Shae dive into the concerning topic about Canada’s involvement with environmental racism and how that damages BIPOC communities immensely

BGC 4: As They Should

Feb 22nd, 2021 52m 10s

In this Black Excellence Episode Shae and Alicia cover Viola Davis Desmond and Afrofuturism.

BGC 3: Black Stereotypes *Trigger Warning

Feb 15th, 2021 1h 10m

TRIGGER WARNING* This episode covers some sensitive topics including physical sexual assault / rape/ murderAlicia and Shaela dive into the foundational alignment of the stereotypical representation of Blackness and how this representation has

BGC 2: Did You Know?

Feb 9th, 2021 33m

In this episode Shae and Alicia focus on great Black accomplishments, ranging rom Elijah McCoy and his contributions to the railway system and the origins of astronomy.

BGC 1: We're Back

Feb 1st, 2021 43m 43s

Alicia and Shaela are back for their return to the podcasting world. Their breakout episode covers the difficult topic of internalized racism, and the power of using a stereotype to your advantage. Listen to Alicia and Shaela unpack the influen

2. BGC: Canada Day??? Ft. Mkons.

Jul 1st, 2020 43m 37s

The celebration of Canada day has been a controversial topic that arises each year. Black girls chatter and special guest Mkons discuss the roots of Canada Day and why more people should stop and think about its meaning before celebrating.

1. BGC: Micro-agressions and Misogynoir

Jun 21st, 2020 48m 43s

Listen to 4 black girls chatter about micro-agressions and misogynoir, Shae, Donnamae, Alicia, and Nichol dig deep into their daily lives as black women and the struggles that have come with their intersecting race and gender, while providing c

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