Can You Hear Us Now?
The pilot episodes delve into the complexities of how the political becomes personal, especially when examining the power dynamics between White men and Black women in politics. The episode vividly brings to life Malcolm X’s famous words: “The most disrespected woman in America is the Black woman.” But can the same be said for Black women in Canada? Celina Caesar-Chavannes, through her iconic viral speech in Parliament, asserted that Black women’s hair, and by extension all women, deserve representation across all sectors of society, including politics. Years later, she would engage in a public debate with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a conversation that spread across social media platforms. These themes, explored through the lens of silence and activism, are further captured in Celina’s heartfelt memoir “Can You Hear Me Now?”—a powerful love letter to Black women, positioning her as a voice for the voiceless and sparking a larger conversation about the place of Black women in Canadian society.
