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BSA Today!Lets Talk Hair: Interview with Abbi Gayle & Carolina ReyesIn this episode, Toni joins Abbi and Carolina in a discussion about Black hair. They dive into its connection to ones identity, the different types, microagressions and cultural appropriation.2022-05-2744 minBSA Today!Discussion with Andrew Parker: Co-Founder of the Alberta Black Teachers AssociationSydney and Toni chat with Andrew Parker about his experiences growing up, his impact on our province, and his visions for the future of education!2022-02-2330 minBSA Today!Mental Health Conversation with Odion Welch & Simone Saunders - Part 2In the final part of this series, Toni continues her conversation with Odion Welch and Simone Saunders. They discuss the importance of cultural identity when recognizing issues around mental health, how social media can be both helpful and harmful, finding balance between advocacy and mental health, and how friends and allies can support!Odion Welch is the mental health youth coordinator for The Africa Centre in Edmonton, and best selling author of her book 'Breakthrough.' Simone Saunders is the founder of the Cognitive Corner, viral mental health TikTok content creator, and holds a Master's in Clinical...2022-02-1636 minBSA Today!Mental Health Conversation with Odion Welch & Simone Saunders - Part 1In Part 1 of this two part series, Toni chats with Odion Welch and Simone Saunders to discuss issues around mental health and the unique experiences that Black people have with mental health. Toni seeks out answers on how systemic racism and inter-generational trauma affects racialized individuals, the stigmas and stereotypes within the Black community, and how different cultures view and respond to mental health.Odion Welch is the mental health youth coordinator for The Africa Centre in Edmonton, and best selling author of her book 'Breakthrough.' Simone Saunders is the founder of the Cognitive Corner, viral...2022-02-1124 min
BSA Today!Indigenous Peoples Day: Interview with Founding CulturesKeira and Quinn share their experiences and knowledge in regards to being indigenous in Canada. 2021-06-2133 minBSA Today!Interview with Former Strathcona Principal Ros SmithNaomi and Jasmine interview Ros Smith, former principal of Strathcona High School. Ros was the first ever black, female principal in the Edmonton Public School District, and she shares her journey. 2021-06-1147 minBSA Today!Conversation with the U of A BSUNorah and Sydney have a conversation with Celine and Marvin, members of the University of Alberta Black Students' Union.2021-06-0228 minBSA Today!Pilot Episode: Introducing the BSA Today Podcast!In the very first episode of the BSA Today podcast, Sydney, Ruvimbo, and Kim discuss what it was like forming the BSA at Scona. They also talk about the success of Black History Month, and discuss what kind of content to expect from the podcast going forward! 2021-04-3019 min