E53: STUDENT VOICES – Celebrating Black culture and identity at Lethbridge College

In this thought-provoking episode, we recognize Black History Month (BHM) with a meaningful panel discussion featuring Lethbridge College students: Sharon Boit, Susan Samaila, and Raihau-Milz Izonyobore.

The trio discuss the significance of BHM events at the college, and share heart-felt dialogue about Black culture and identity, including influences like language, education, tradition, and intersectionality.

During the episode, Sharon, Susan, Raihau, and Donna (host) mention:

• List of BHM events at Lethbridge College 
• LCSA – Lethbridge College Student Association
• General Arts and Science – Pre-Social Work Major planning guide
• Administrative Office Professional program at Lethbridge College
• Criminal Justice - Policing program at Lethbridge College 
• How to make Nigerian scrambled eggs (3-minute video) 
• BHM meal kit pickup – Eastern African meal (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Congo, Sudan) 
  • Register for a meal kit HERE 
• Kenya (Google Maps)
• Utamaduni Day – a celebration of all the cultures in Kenya 
• Cultural appropriation 
• Mursik (fermented milk) 
• Nigeria (Google Maps)
• FGM – Female genital mutilation 
• Burundi (Google Maps)
• Intersectionality 
• International Services at Lethbridge College 
• Third Places (spaces) 
• The Cave – a safe, inclusive student hangout spot at the college 
  • Thirsty Thursday 
• Diwali: Festival of Lights 
• Lethbridge Buchanan Library 
• Wellness Services at Lethbridge College 
• LCSA Food bank for students 
• East African Pilau – Kenyan pilau 
• Nigerian Jollof Rice 
• Kenyan Chapati | Chapo recipe 
• Canadian Pow Wow calendar 
• Grand Prairie Police Service