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A portal to introversion, a portal to peace, a portal to quiet,
my interest was no longer in me.

A Portal To Silence

The belief that "I am lacking" is powerful.
So how do I not only create but sustain, or re-produce true thoughts of power?

Currency Of Time

Radio Reel

A podcast episode I hosted, pre- and post-produced.

Force of Nature Podcast - Food Episode

In the first clip of this ORIvoices compilation, Julian speaks about a forbiden romance that happened during his stay in Rexdale's immigration detention centre, in Toronto, Ontario. 

ORI houses a collection of short sound clips, or “ROOTS”, where people’s perspectives are recorded. A music bed accompanies each voice. These voices share moments of consciousness or wisdom from conversation.

These are not facts, simply a collection of voices from everyday people. This is concept. Theory. Thought.

Normalcy vs Privilege

The first clip gives one perspective on the experience of a Congolese-Angolan woman living in Canada.

The last clip tells us of Charter Cities, cities owned by private corporations. 

Cultural Smudging

The second voice speaks about creating a diary detailing how each encounter may change her as a being.

ORI houses a collection of short sound clips, or “ROOTS”, where people’s perspectives are recorded. A music bed accompanies each voice. These voices share moments of consciousness or wisdom from conversation.

These are not facts, simply a collection of voices from everyday people. This is concept. Theory. Thought.

Sacred Bodies For Art

Two people share insight on migration from El Salvador and Nigeria.

New content posted Tuesdays and Thudays.

These are not facts, simply a collection of voices from everyday people. This is concept. Theory. Thought.

Stories: Coming To America

New content posted Tuesdays and Thudays

ORIvoices houses a collection of short sound clips, or “ROOTS”, where people’s perspectives are recorded. A music bed accompanies each voice. These voices share moments of consciousness or wisdom from conversation.

These are not facts, simply a collection of voices from everyday people. This is concept. Theory. Thought.

Stories: Coming To America 2

Afrikan Liberation Month - The Story of Ile Ife

As part of Afrikan Liberation Month, this woman's story on tryign to integrate back into general society will be featured throughout February.

Only on ORIvoices.

What's a Woman to Do?

In appreciation of black lives, and uncovering the truth of ancient and modern black history, ORIvoices brings you Haiti, and its legacy of resistance.

Throughout Afrikan Liberation Month, we will post soundclips focused on Haiti every Friday.

Only on ORIvoices

This Legacy Of Resistance

For Afrikan Liberation Month (Black History Month), ORIvoices is uploading pieces of Hatian History, every Friday.

Only on ORIvoices

This Legacy Of Resistance 2

Ayi-bobo

In respect to Afrikan Liberation Month, ORIvoices will be premiering the experiences and thoughts of two Afrikan-Canadians of Caribbean background.

Ajamu Nangwaya, a PhD in adult education and community development, will speak on various aspects of QPOC racialization.

The Mark of Cain

A Call to Understanding

These are not facts, simply a collection of voices from everyday people. This is concept. Theory. Thought.

Waves In Realities

Desmond Cole reflects on a trip to Detroit Easter Sunday. He delves into race, capitalism and the sham of the American Dream.

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Desmond Cole - Black Scotian History Is Complicated

Desmond Cole - Beyonce Opened A Space, We Need Beyonce

Desmond Cole - Faschism's Comeback

Desmond Cole on the limits of his African heritage.

Desmond Cole - I'm Not Canadian, I'm Black

Desmond Cole on the generations and why gen y is a lazy name.

Desmond Cole - Generation Y, Tarred And Feathered

Desmond Cole tells us exactly what's wrong with our capitalist system

Desmond Cole - If You Ain't Sharing, You Ain't Shit

Desmond Cole - Is It Very Christian Actually

Deadproof, What If I Am Gay

Desmond Cole - Marginalization: Passing the Bounds

Chinese Capsule

Little Lies

Steven and Richard speak of a "David Against Goliath" moment that they encountered in their individual lives. Drugs, media manipulation,  rebellion, loss and revolution are all topics discussed.

David Against Goliath

Joseph reflects on the "one and the same nature" that exists in all spaces across the globe, and in extension, in us. Ramiya shares a story when she learned what community and allyship may actually be about

Community

Ten Dollars On Easter Sunday

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ORIvoices houses a collection of short sound clips, or “ROOTS”, where people’s perspectives are recorded. A music bed accompanies each voice. These voices share moments of consciousness or wisdom from conversation. 

These are not facts, simply a collection of voices from everyday people.  This is concept. Theory. Thought.

ORI

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