blaxploitation

Hear 2 Help You At The Movies

There was a time when our movies stood for something; they weren’t all good, and some perpetuated the black stereotype. Today, Simone and Dave will take a closer look at the messages found in some of these powerful Blaxploitation films. wonderplugin_video iframe=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnSvXzNuL2E” videowidth=600 videoheight=400 keepaspectratio=1 videocss=”position:relative;display:block;background-color:#000;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;” playbutton=”https://hear-2-help.com/wp-content/plugins/wonderplugin-video-embed/engine/playvideo-64-64-0.png”   For a beautiful yet brief history of this genre, we found …

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Errol Gibbs

A Conversation with Elder Errol Gibbs

A Conversation with Elder Errol Gibbs With the pleasure of honouring Africans living in the Diaspora who are in action, this week, we have a very special gift for you, and it comes in the form of wisdom. Elder Errol Gibbs was born in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies. He is a friend and husband to Marjorie; …

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African Proverb

Wit & Wisdom of Africa and Her Children

African Wisdom Quotes; Wit & Wisdom of Africa This week, Dave and Simone will be probing into the discussion of Spiritual Enlightenment, which broadly means the acquisition of new wisdom or understanding enabling clarity of perception. It is the ability to Nehast, which means to “wake up,” or to awaken to the higher existence. Hear 2 Help You will be …

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Gloria O’Koye; The Artist with Perfect Scars

Welcome to another week of Hear 2 Help You. This week’s show featured creative writer, storyteller, Art Educator & Spoken Word Artist, Ms. Gloria O’koye. A remarkable young woman, who has developed strength beyond her years. I was so excited to speak to her for a few reasons. Primarily, to hear how her creative outlet has shaped this multi-faceted woman …

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The Young King of the North, Nathan Baya

  One of the definitions of the word legend is someone who is an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field. This is what Simone and I describe our guest today, Nathan Baya. His tenacity is beautiful to witness. His energy is infectious, but most of all, he has a heart of gold. In 2018, Nathan Baya …

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World Scholarship Forum

Could you imagine studying in South Africa, the UK, or would heading to Australia sound beautiful? I’m sure it does. However, with increasing costs culminating with the Ford government eliminating free tuition for low income students, it’s no wonder that students are protesting. Nevertheless, what we present here will alleviate some of that. Introducing, the World Scholarship Forum, a site …

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A Sit Down with Delta Sigma Theta’s, Claudene Neysmith

Youth’s Level Up; A Sit Down with Delta Sigma Theta Sister, Claudene Neysmith Welcome to the another week everyone. This week’s show was an exciting one for the Hear 2 Help You camp. We had the pleasure of learning about one of the most prestigious organizations in North America for women. We’re talking about the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Delta …

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Hitting the Jackpot; Cannabis Lottery in Canada

  Ontario has announced the results of its much-anticipated cannabis retail lottery, naming 25 companies that are now eligible to begin applying for a license to operate a brick-and-mortar pot shops in the province. Is there still a way that you are able to tap into the industry, and once again, how does the African-Caribbean capitalize on this now booming …

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MONSTER! MANIPULATOR! – The Psychology of an R. Kelly

Welcome to another week of Hear 2 Help You. This week’s topic is a highly sensitive one. Pop culture has definitely drew their line in the sand on where they stand with R. Kelly. We all used to jam to his music and we can’t front about that. Sonically, R. Kelly has crafted some of the most amazing music of …

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Parents Just Don’t Understand!

  First, We would like to thank TCN for the wonderful year that we have had. There were so many highlights we had this year, and we couldn’t have done with without MyTCN and as well as you, the viewers. It is the Holiday Season, and most parents are trying to figure out, “What the heck do I get my …

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