About BlackChat Vancouver

BlackChat centres the lives and experiences of Black People; their connections to their own Indigeneity; their relationship to Indigenous People of Turtle Island; Queer & Trans people and their experiences; Intergenerational connection & mentorship, through the healing medicine of laughter, food, and togetherness.

BlackChat is a series of social salons that originated in the summer of 2016. Originated by intergenerational co-conspirators !Kona and Morgan, BlackChat has dedicated its work to healing the Black communities in the lower mainland, through family reunion-styled gatherings. Operating out of pocket and out of home, BlackChat is entirely self-funded.

In the fall of 2018, we started the second branch of programming called BlackAttack, our version of community field trips. Past excursions have included Kerry James Marshall at the Rennie Gallery, Hot Brown Honey, and Black Like Me. Through this program, we aim to increase the access and attendance of Black folks at arts and cultural events in the greater Vancouver area.

BlackChat launched its third stream of programming in the form of a podcast on January 8th, 2020. BlackChat the Podcast is live and is available on all major podcast streaming services! BlackChat the Podcast will be a series of conversations between !Kona and Morgan, interviews with members of the Black communities, and a celebration/exploration of being Black in so-called Canada.