Jermaine Morrison & Mandela Johnson on unlearning patriarchy, parenting daughters, and the power of real conversations.

Two Black Canadian men get honest about mental health, fatherhood, and why accountability is an act of love.

When Black men talk openly about vulnerability, accountability, and dismantling harmful systems — we listen. In Episode 4 of the Black Canadian Creators Podcast, I sit down with Jermaine Morrison and Mandela Johnson, the unapologetic minds behind the Black People Check In podcast. What started as a late-night Instagram Live during the George Floyd protests became one of the realest mental health shows in the city.

From fatherhood and unlearning patriarchy, to calling out abusers and creating space for honest conversation, Jermaine and Mandela don’t sugarcoat the truth. This is the kind of dialogue our communities need — even when it’s uncomfortable.

We cover:

• How Black People Check In began and why it resonated immediately
• The courage (and risk) of Black men being vulnerable
• Why we need to dismantle patriarchy without replacing it with something just as harmful
• Raising daughters to reject outdated gender norms
• The surprising parenting tool both dads swear by: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

These are conversations rooted in love for Black people — but they also challenge us to reflect, unlearn, and grow.

About the Show

Black People Check In is a bold, unfiltered podcast where two Black Canadian men sit down to talk about the real issues shaping our communities — from mental health and patriarchy to fatherhood, culture, and accountability. What started as a late-night Instagram Live during the George Floyd protests has grown into one of the most honest and necessary conversations in Canadian podcasting.

About the Hosts

Jermaine Morrison is a mental health clinician, social worker, and psychotherapist who brings a compassionate, therapeutic lens to every conversation. Mandela Johnson is a creative storyteller and cultural commentator known for his humor, directness, and willingness to say what others won’t. Together, they create a space where tough conversations are met with honesty, empathy, and the kind of perspective you only get from lived experience.

Listen now to hear why Jermaine and Mandela believe accountability is an act of love, and why these talks belong at every kitchen table, podcast studio, and community gathering.

📌 Links & Resources:

• Follow Black People Check In on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
• Follow Black People Check In on Instagram: @blackpplcheckin