🎙️ Season 4, Episode 3 of BlackLantic is here! 🌊

Join Clint0n as he takes you behind the scenes at the 2nd Annual NB Black Summit—an incredible event dedicated to community, activism, and Black joy across New Brunswick. From powerful panel discussions to inspiring interviews with community leaders like Yusuf Shire, Saa Andrew, Dr. Manju Varma, and the next-gen activist Zammie Igwe, this episode is full of conversations that matter.

We also caught up with One8Tea, celebrated live performances, and captured the vibrant energy of our community coming together.

This work is hard, but so worth it. Please watch, share, and if you feel called, support us in continuing to bring these important stories to light. Let’s keep building together. ✊🏾💛

Watch now and share your thoughts in the comments!

On August 8th 2024, the Queer Heritage Initiative of New Brunswick held an event "BIPOC+ Queer New Brunswick Perspectives" in partnership with Blacklantic and Saint John Pride. The panel was hosted by Hillary LeBlanc of Blacklantic and panelists Victor Escobedo, Todd Ross and Normand Hector discussed their lived experiences of being members of the BIPOC+ Community in New Brunswick, recognition of survivors of the LGBT Purge and being part of the 2SLGBTQ+ newcomer community. Opening remarks - Meredith J. Batt, QHINB & Eric Savoie, Saint John Pride Audio and Video - Boy Toyin Event took place at Haven Music Hall in Menahkwesk / Saint John on the traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’kmaq and Pekotomuhkati peoples

Recorded live at @summersoulsa 2024, this special episode of BlackLantic features hosts @shodocta and @hillaryleblancmedia in conversation with @DeeHernandezMusic , @KirkDiamond , @TeriaMoradaMusic and last but NEVER least @BasicONE8TEA . The artists open up about their journeys, struggles, successes and dramas in the music industry, sharing powerful stories of self-discovery, independence, and authenticity. Get ready for a raw and inspiring discussion with some of Atlantic Canada's most talented Afro-Caribbean musicians.