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black voice in canadian media (et canada)

Hosted by ET Canada's Keshia Chanté, we've brought together Black voices from various areas of the Canadian media industry for an open and honest conversation, highlighting the areas in which institutions are failing its Black employees and creators, as well as how they can support the Black Lives Matter movement in a more meaningful and positive way. Plus, Erin Ashley, Tia Gordon, Jordan Hayles and Sasha Leigh Henry discuss how consumers and fans – especially those who are white – can do the same.

The Walder Sportcast w/ Jordan Hayles: Black Lives Matter, (Lack of) Diversity in Media, Retweeted by Zendaya (This is walder sportscast)

Host Chris Walder (@WalderSports) invites Jordan Hayles (@MR_STiXX), a video editor for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and the host of the "YO STiXX Podcast," onto the program. The two discuss the impact the recent Black Lives Matter protests have had on Jordan, what goes through his mind when he hears "All Lives Matter," what I can do better as a White man to be a stronger ally to the Black community, the lack of diversity and representation in the media, the recent "Blackout Tuesday" initiative on social media, and how basketball writers have an added responsibility to use their platform to take a stand on issues affecting Black people. Jordan also talks about a recent episode of his podcast where he opened up about his separation, going to therapy, and how rough 2019 was for him personally, while also chiming in on the Toronto Raptors and how his expectations may have changed following this layoff. And in his final rapid-fire questioning, Jordan recommends some can't-miss eateries in Scarborough, what it was like getting retweeted by Zendaya, his thoughts on the new Miles Morales Spider-Man video game, some final slander for anyone who believes the Raptors were lucky to win a championship, and much more.

Video Editor Jordan Hayles Talks His Career, Being Black in The Media Industry & Hopes For The Future (Geeks of colour)

Challenging racial bias in sports media, and Vince Carter's potential retirement (raptors over everything)

Host William Lou is joined by Jordan Hayles to discuss where the sports media industry falls short, and the NBA's return-to-play plan.Topics:Why is there a lack of BIPOC in Canadian sports media?The responsibility of media to reflect the predominantly Black sporting leagues they coverDispelling the myth of Canada being immune to system racismThe NBA's return-to-play proposal with 22 teams Vince Carter memories as he is potentially pushed into retirement.

The Susan, a Toronto Community Housing highrise, isn't like you think (scarborough mirror)

Filmmakers and mural artist see hope in Scarborough building.