LATEST EPISODE ON BLACK CANADIAN CREATORS

Black People Check In: Black Men, Vulnerability & Accountability

Guests: Mandela Johnson & Jermaine Morrison
Host by: Sherley

Jermaine Morrison & Mandela Johnson — the voices behind Black People Check In — join me to talk about the conversations Black communities need, even when they’re uncomfortable:
✔ Mental health & vulnerability
✔ Fatherhood & raising daughters differently
✔ Unlearning patriarchy & misogyny
✔ The real cost of accountability

🎙 Listen to Episode 4 & read the blog post here: [HERE]

💬 “Checking in isn’t a weakness — it’s a superpower.” – Sherley

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Black Canadian Creators

Hosted by Sherley Joseph, Black Canadian Creators (BCC) is celebrates the bold, inspiring, and diverse voices shaping Canada’s creative scene. Join Sherley for real, unfiltered conversations with groundbreaking Black Canadian creatives—from podcasters and filmmakers to digital storytellers and cultural innovators. Whether you’re building your craft, searching for inspiration, or craving authentic stories that challenge the status quo, this podcast is your go-to destination. Tap in and get connected to Canada’s vibrant Black creator community!

In this powerful episode of the Black Canadian Creators Podcast, I sit down with Jermaine Morrison and Mandela Johnson — the unapologetic voices behind the Black People Check In podcast.

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. Together, we explore the truth about vulnerability, accountability, and dismantling harmful systems in our communities.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How Black People Check In began and why it resonated immediately
The courage (and risks) of Black men being vulnerable
Unlearning patriarchy and challenging misogyny in all its forms
Raising daughters without outdated gender norms
Why Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a powerful parenting tool
The importance of creating brave spaces, not just safe spaces

💬 Quote:“Checking in isn’t a weakness — it’s a superpower.” – Sherley

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.

Where to Listen & Follow:

🎧 Apple Podcasts → Listen here

🎧 Spotify → Listen here

📱 Instagram → @blackpplcheckin

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