Following my viral Twitter thread and my article about the WE Charity scandal, I appeared on CBC Newsworld with Natasha Fatah. I spoke about why charities thatr serve youth need to be mindful about how their messaging, mandate and motives can affect what actions young people take, especially in the age of social media.

In light of the #Swedengate discussion on Twitter and my article on my experiences living as a Black woman in Sweden, I appeared on the NPR-affiliate podcast Endless Thread to talk about how the country is facing hard questions about their societal norms, how they hold up in modern times, and how they fuel the othering of non-Swedes (espcially those of colour).

As the first guest of Toronto Metropolitan University's "Unexpected Visitor" Series, I gave a public lecture, discussing the question of "who is charity for?"  and reflected on how we give and consume in the age of philanthrocapitalism, social media and global social movements.

The WINning Women Awards program honors women within its global network who go above and beyond for their communities, both at work and in their personal lives. I was nominated by my fellow colleagues and won, along with 4 other incredible women based on our work achievements, community accomplishments and overall impact on others. We spoke in a riveting panel about they way women work today, what needs to change and the overall impact women continue to have in the workplace and beyond.

Language can be powerful, and often times it just takes small tweaks in the verbiage to change minds. That’s what June Findlay shares from an interview she conducted with Stephen Dorsey, author of Black and White: An Intimate, Multicultural Perspective on White Advantage and the Paths to Change. By changing the phrase “white privilege” to “white advantage”, Stephen received a much stronger buy in from people formerly opposed to the concept of systemic racism. 

As part of the Creative Mornings community for years, I was honoured to be invited to speak on the topic of "Corruption". I spoke about online corruption, how we view the world through digital lenses, and why we need to be a little less online so that community can make us less "corrupt". Elmo and Rocco memes included. Enjoy!