An audio show in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the program of Media Production at Toronto Metropolitan University.

This project tempts to ask how young Black Canadians are engaging with media content that is filled with anti-Black racism or contains traces of anti-Black racist sentiment. Historically, Black people and Black bodies have been seen in media, not as complex characters, but reduced to stereotypes. The only way to change the homogenization of Black people and to have more regionally diverse stories is to disrupt complacency and hearing the same voices.

Produced by Zoya Hill

Featuring 'Golden' by Mona Wonderlick

This week's episode aims to provide a brief history to the connection that wigs have to Black women in North America. By looking at the ways that hair impact our lives it is no wonder that Black women will spend so much money each time they get a new style.

I have added links to my Instagram bio (@blcksprout) to the resources used in this week's episode, so check it out if you want more information.

Music by Yamyiah Davis

This week's episode aims to discuss how women are often undervalued and get labeled with stereotypes that aren't consistent with logic. Sexism exists in so many aspects of life, that we often show our surprise at women's achievements.

I have added links to my Instagram bio (@blcksprout) to the resources used in this week's episode, so check it out if you want more information.

Music by Yamyiah Davis