Season 3 of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast is finally HERE! Jermaine and Mandela are BACK with a brand new episode and brand new season. In this episode Mandela talks about finding out he and his wife are expecting their first child together, and talks about his upcoming fatherhood.  They reflect on what 2022 was like for them, losing friendships, and Jermaine shared some news of his own. *wink wink* Don't take our word that this episode is gonna be DOPE AF, listen for yourselves!  Note: This episode was recorded before the birth of Mandela's baby girl.  Follow us on Twitter ..read more

In this final podcast episode of 2022, Jermaine and Mandela sit down with former journalist, television producer, and current writer & entrepreneur Stephanie Hinds, to talk about feminism, and how it impacts the Black community, specifically when white women cry foul. Stephanie and the BPCI crew chat about her article on Byblacks.com, where former eTalk host Danielle Graham calls out fellow co-host and media personality Tyrone "T-Rex" Edwards for being Grossly incompetent, and is suing Bell Media for discrimination against her.  Join them for this very important discussion, ya'll DO N ..read more

Mandela & Jermaine chat with Toronto hip hop artist Roche Dat Guy!! They Chop it up about all things music, mental health and more.  IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow jerms: @jerms394 IG & Twitter Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj on IG and Twitter ..read more

IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow jerms: @jerms394 IG & Twitter Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj on IG and Twitter ..read more

Mandela & Jermaine chat with fitness and wellness expert Nicole Ho Sang! Join them as they talk about all things mental health and fitness in our community. Nicole shares valuable insight on fitness, wellness and mental heath, plus so much more! IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow jerms: @jerms394 IG & Twitter Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj on IG and Twitter Follow Nicole!: @nicolehosangfitness ..read more

Join Jermaine & Mandela at they chat with Social Worker & Educator Marty Lampkin. We get to know a bit about Marty and her Journey through academia, and we also discuss how Black parents deal with parenting kids with "disabilities". Tune in for this very important discussion! IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow Septembre: @septembrea_/@septembrea (twitter) Follow jerms: @jerms394 IG & Twitter Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj on IG and Twitter ..read more

Mandela and Jermaine sit down to discuss the death of Kkkolonizer Elizabeth. Mandela deeply reflects about himself.  The boys discuss Toronto summer '22, Jermaine FINALLY goes to TWO parties, AND they speak about the state of Festivals and the Toronto party scene. Tune in!  IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow Septembre: @septembrea_/@septembrea (twitter) Follow jerms: @jerms394 IG & Twitter Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj on IG and Twitter ..read more

Jermaine, Mandela & Septembre are back with a BRAND NEW episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast!! They Sit down with the Mental Health Commission of Canada & the Afro-Budsistas to speak on the benefits of cannabis on mental health and the criminalization of the Black community when it comes to marijuana. Don't miss this episode! Thank us later.  Follow the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast on the socials: IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow Septembre: @septembrea_/@septembrea (twitter) Follow jerms: @jerms394 Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj ..read more

Kofi joins the Black People Check In Crew to chop it up! Tune in as we learn about him and his journey into the world of art. Thew crew also explores the dynamics between art  and mental health, plus SO much more!  Follow the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast on the socials: IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow Septembre: @septembrea_/@septembrea (twitter) Follow jerms: @jerms394 Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj on IG and Twitter ..read more

Jermaine & Mandela reflect on how their journey through therapy have helped them both grow individually. Sr. Producer of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC), nightly news show "The National", Nicole Brewster-Mercury, joins them, and speaks about her own journey in the Canadian media landscape as a Black woman, and what it's often like to be the only Black face in the newsroom.  Follow the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast on the socials: IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: blackpeoplecheckin@gmail.com Follow Septembre: @septembrea_/@septembrea (twitter) Follow jerms: @j ..read more