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Black People Check In

by Mandela & Jermaine

Black People Check InMandela and Jermaine tackle all things mental health in the Black community. Join them as they talk about all the Blacketiest of Black s**t, while confronting the realities of coping with mental health struggles, and dissecting how current events, pop culture & politics play a role in the wellness of Black mental health.

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Episodes

  1. Navigation Ft. Haviah Mighty

    Jermaine sits down 1 on 1 with Juno nominee, rapper, activist, Haviah Mighty. They discuss her journey in music, finding her voice & so much more! Follow Haviah: @HaviahMighty Follow Jerms: @jerms394 Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj

  2. He did it y'all!!

    Jermaine talks about life as a whole husband, the wedding, and what marriage is like for him. They discuss Black Love. Follow us on IG & X: @blackpplcheckin Follow Jerms: @jerms394 Follow Mandela: @mandela_KJ

  3. Check Ya A$$ES!!

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! Jermaine and Mandela are BACK with a Brand new episode to kick off 2024. Mandela calls Jesus a "Jacket" Jermaine goes on a rant They discuss the importance of Men's health and getting checked routinely. Follow us On IG & X : @BlackPplCheckIn Email us: [email protected]...

  4. Here come the Nigg-Cels...Again. *sigh*

    Jermaine and Mandela are BACK with a brand new episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast! Join them as they discuss their summer 2023, Jermaine calls Mandela a "Fan Boy" *the disrespect*, and they discuss Tory Lanez 10 year prison sentence, and the N*g*a incels (nigg-cels) that defend him. OH…

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  5. Life Be Life'ing FAM! Ft. Makini Smith (The HEAL Her Podcast)

    Jermaine and Mandela sit down with, author, speaker, life coach, entrepreneur, and host of the HEAL Her podcast, Makini Smith. Makini shares her mental health journey and also speaks about the power of setting boundaries with those in your life. In this powerful and informative episode, we learn...

  6. Becky + Netflix = Beckflix Ft. Victoria GK

    On this episode, Jerms & Mandela sit down with former IG Live #BlackPeopleCheckIn co-host Victoria, to talk about your favourite Netflix dating shows ( touching on #LoveIsBlind & #PerfectMatch). Victoria gives her perspectives on how Black women are treated on these shows.

  7. The Waistline Distribution Centre Ft. Lateisha Williams AKA Carnival Bae

    This episode, we talk about ALL things carnival with Lateisha Williams, otherwise known as THEE social media carnival Queen, model, & reality show personality: @CarnivalBae. Jermaine, Mandela & Lateisha, get personal about mental health, her Trinidad carnival recap, her time on the hit Carnival...

  8. What's a machine to a mechanic?! Ft. Chloe Brown

    On this edition of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast, Mandela and Jermaine sit down with Toronto mayoral candidate Chloe Brown! We learn about Chloe and about her platform as she runs for the Mayor of Toronto for the second time. Follow us: IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin Follow Chloe…

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  9. Rights Back at ya! Ft. Daniella Barreto

    Amnesty International's Daniella Barreto sits down with the man dem to talk about all things social justice and her new podcast "Rights Back At You", a podcast that tells the stories of everyday people fighting against discrimination! In this episode, we learn how her podcast came to be, and we...

  10. Blessings Pon Your Head Top Ft. Chef Amanda Hamer

    Mandela and Jermaine sit down with part owner and Executive Chef of one of Toronto's newest Black owned Haitian Caribbean Restaurants, Boukan Edible Bliss. We get to learn about Amanda's love of cooking origin story, and what lead her down the road of entrepreneurship! Amanda opens up about past...

  11. BIG tings AH GWAANN, Daddy 'Dela??!!

    Season 3 of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast is finally HERE! Jermaine and Mandela are BACK with a brand new episode and brand new season. In this episode Mandela talks about finding out he and his wife are expecting their first child together, and talks about his upcoming fatherhood. They reflect...

  12. The Caucasity Chronicles Ft. Stephanie Hinds

    In this final podcast episode of 2022, Jermaine and Mandela sit down with former journalist, television producer, and current writer & entrepreneur Stephanie Hinds, to talk about feminism, and how it impacts the Black community, specifically when white women cry foul. Stephanie and the BPCI crew...

  13. Real Talks with DAT GUY ft. Roche Dat Guy

    Mandela & Jermaine chat with Toronto hip hop artist Roche Dat Guy!! They Chop it up about all things music, mental health and more. IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: [email protected] Follow jerms: @jerms394 IG & Twitter Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj on IG and Twitter

  14. Sister Roxanne Speaketh! Ft Roxanne Francis MSW

    Join Jermaine and Mandela as they speak with Psychotherapist Roxanne Francis about ALL things Black mental health! Follow Roxanne on IG: @francispsychotherapy IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us: [email protected] Follow jerms: @jerms394 IG & Twitter Follow Mandela: @mandela_kj on...

  15. Strong Mind Strong Body Ft. Nicole Ho Sang

    Mandela & Jermaine chat with fitness and wellness expert Nicole Ho Sang! Join them as they talk about all things mental health and fitness in our community. Nicole shares valuable insight on fitness, wellness and mental heath, plus so much more! IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us:...

  16. BOSS Movements Ft. Trent Out Loud

    The boys are BACK with a brand new episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast! Jermaine and Mandela speak with the CEO Trent Out Loud, of Canada's premier boutique online Sneaker store, Exclucity. They chop it up with Trent about everything from sneakers/sneaker culture, and about Trent's journey...

  17. We Different Ft. Marty Lampkin MSW

    Join Jermaine & Mandela at they chat with Social Worker & Educator Marty Lampkin. We get to know a bit about Marty and her Journey through academia, and we also discuss how Black parents deal with parenting kids with "disabilities". Tune in for this very important discussion! IG & Twitter:...

  18. Not Today (or ever) Colonizer!- Deuces Lizzie!

    Mandela and Jermaine sit down to discuss the death of Kkkolonizer Elizabeth. Mandela deeply reflects about himself. The boys discuss Toronto summer '22, Jermaine FINALLY goes to TWO parties, AND they speak about the state of Festivals and the Toronto party scene. Tune in! IG & Twitter:...

  19. High Times, The Weed Chronicles Ft. The Mental Health Commission of Canada & the Afro Budsistas

    Jermaine, Mandela & Septembre are back with a BRAND NEW episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast!! They Sit down with the Mental Health Commission of Canada & the Afro-Budsistas to speak on the benefits of cannabis on mental health and the criminalization of the Black community when it comes to...

  20. A Work of Art Ft Kofi Frempong aka, Kofi's Art

    Kofi joins the Black People Check In Crew to chop it up! Tune in as we learn about him and his journey into the world of art. Thew crew also explores the dynamics between art and mental health, plus SO much more! Follow the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast on the socials: IG & Twitter…

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  21. Therapy Ft. Nicole Brewster-Mercury (Sr. Producer, CBC's The National)

    Jermaine & Mandela reflect on how their journey through therapy have helped them both grow individually. Sr. Producer of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC), nightly news show "The National", Nicole Brewster-Mercury, joins them, and speaks about her own journey in the Canadian media...

  22. Rejection Ft. Psychotherapist Alethia Cadore

    Therapist Alethia Cadore Joins the Black People Check In crew, to speak about all things Black mental health. They delve into the topic of rejection, and why it appears that the men in our community have an issue when facing rejection, particularly at the hands of women. This is J-River's last...

  23. Lord, Hear Their Prayers. Relationship Woes

    Mandela offers a shoulder to vent on, as Septembre and Jerms talk about their relationship/dating woes, among other shit on their minds. Stay tuned for a new "caucasity chronicles" segment. Follow the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast on the socials: IG & Twitter: @blackpplcheckin E-Mail us:...

  24. SLAP!!

    Jerms and Mandela are back from their break, with a brand new episode of the #BlackPeopleCheckIn Podcast! They reflect on their time off then delve into the infamous SLAP heard around the world and it's ramifications. Follow the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast on the socials: IG & Twitter:...

  25. Finding Dori Ft. OCAD University Dean of Design, Dr. Dori Tunstall

    Ms. J-River & Mandela speak with the Dean of Design at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) University, in Toronto, Canada, about her experiences being the first Black Dean of design anywhere in the world, and being a Black face in predominantly White spaces, Black student mental health…

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  26. Try Jesus...NOT Uncle Jerms!

    In this episode, the crew deeply reflects on 2021, and the things they've learned throughout the pandemic. Jermaine goes on an EPIC rant for the ages. Follow #BlackPeopleCheckIn On the Socials: @BlackPplCheckIn E-mail us: [email protected] Follow J-River: @IamJRiver/@AlohaBlu.to Follow...

  27. Bad Gyal Celina Ft. Celina Caesar-Chavannes

    Jermaine and Mandela chat with former Member of Canadian Parliament, the Honourable, Celina Caesar-Chavannes about her time in politics, the federal governments response to the covid19 pandemic and so much more! This is definitely a conversation you DO NOT wan't to miss!. Follow…

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  28. Brampton Niggaz Ft. Melayna Williams

    Entertainment writer & Black Tea Podcast creator/co-host Melayna Williams Joins the #BlackPeopleCheckIn podcast for an OFF THE RAILS episode. They speak about all things Tristan Thompson, politics, racism, and more. E-Mail us: [email protected] Follow us: TW/IG: @BlackPplCheckIn Follow...

  29. New Host Who Dis?!/Don't Touch My Hair! W/ Ms. J-River

    New season new CO-HOST! That's right, #BlackPeopleCheckIn is BACK for a second season, and they welcome their new co-host Ms. J-River. In this episode we learn all about J-River, her background and all that's in between. She shares a story about her daughters' experience with racism at school,...

  30. Family Business Ft. Septembre Anderson

    Trigger Warning: Domestic Abuse/ Sexual Abuse The Boys are BACK with the season 1 finale. In this episode they discuss the stigma in the Black community of reporting abusers in our families under the guise of exposing "family business". Mandela and Septembre share their own personal stories, and...

  31. Lil' Miss 'Rona Ep. 5

    Jerms & Mandela talk about their experience contracting Covid19 and how it's affected them...

  32. BACK OFF, Get Your Own CULTURE! Ep. 4 Feat. Septembre Anderson

    The man dem are back, with their first guest! Septembre Anderson is a former journalist and culture critic. She joins #BlackPeopleCheckIn to talk all things cultural appropriation and Black s**t!

  33. N*GG@ WHAT?! Black Millenials, Racism & Mental Health Ep. 3

    On this Week's episode, Jerms & Mandela talk about Racism & Mental health, and how it affects the Black community. Jerms gets called the N-Word by a student, and Mandela gets Frustrated with wypipo. IG/Twitter: @BlackpplCheckin Email us your questions and comments, we'll be sure to read them on a...

  34. Yo BELL, Let's Talk...About your BULLS**T! - Ep. 2

    The man dem are BACK with episode 2! Jermaine (aka Uncle Jerms) and Mandela (aka Di president), talk about the #BellLetsTalk Mental health campaign & its Hypocrisy, Chocolate covered Chad's, AND of course the mishandling of the Covid Pandemic by the Dunce bats that are the Ontario government....

  35. Say It With Your Chest!- Ep. 1

    Meet the new Black men in your life. Get to know hosts Jermaine and Mandela while they introduce you to what Black People Check-In is all about: living while Black, mental health and laughing 'till we bus' (you know how we do!). IG/Twitter: @BlackpplCheckin Email us your questions and comments:...

About this show

Black People Check InMandela and Jermaine tackle all things mental health in the Black community. Join them as they talk about all the Blacketiest of Black s**t, while confronting the realities of coping with mental health struggles, and dissecting how current events, pop culture & politics play a role in the wellness of Black mental health.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Black People Check In have?

Black People Check In has 35 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 21, 2024.

What is Black People Check In about?

Black People Check InMandela and Jermaine tackle all things mental health in the Black community. Join them as they talk about all the Blacketiest of Black s**t, while confronting the realities of coping with mental health struggles, and dissecting how current events, pop culture & politics play a...

How often does Black People Check In release new episodes?

Black People Check In publishes monthly, based on its 35 episodes since July 2021.

Who hosts Black People Check In?

Black People Check In is created and hosted by Mandela & Jermaine.
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