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The Vancouver Black Library is dedicated to books written by people of colour and will also serve as a community hub, hosting events and creating low-barrier access to resources, says founder Maya Preshyon.

On January 24, 2022, an orange, purple, and magenta mottled square popped up across Vancouverites’ Instagram feeds with bolded text in the bottom right corner: What is Van Black Library? And why?The post continues to introduce Van Black Library (VBL) and solicit donations for its (then) $6,000 goal. “Right now Van Black Library is, as you can imagine, a library. But also, even from the beginning, it’s supposed to be a community center and community hub for Black people and BIPOC people with a focus on fostering an environment for Black people in so-called ‘Vancouver,&rs...

In this episode, Temwani and special guest Maya Preshyon discuss the representation of Black people in media and society. They touch on everything from colourism and negative tropes in film, to personal experiences within predominantly white spaces. Maya also shares about her exciting work with the Vancouver Black Library and her hope for Black futures.Floyd Fuji, syd BSingleMintBlue Ivy, SAINt JHN, Beyoncé, WizKidThe Lion King: The GiftBROWN SKIN GIRLCardi B, Meghan Thee StallionSingleWAPBrent FaiyazFuck The WorldLet Me KnowKoffeeSingleWest IndiesTracy ChapmanTracy ChapmanTalkin' Bout ...