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Black on the Ballot | Episode 4

Episode 4 | Balarama Holness: Winning is Overrated 🎙️ What does it take to challenge the political system with honesty and resilience? In this episode, Balarama Holness, a former pro football player turned politician, opens up about his experiences running for mayor of Montreal and his fight for a more inclusive Quebec. He reflects on his journey as a bi-racial man navigating politics, his experiences with systemic racism, and the personal toll that comes with public service. Balarama also shares how his unique upbringing and football career shaped his approach to leadership and activism. 💡 Featured Guests: Balarama Holness – Former CFL Player, Political Activist, Founder of Bloc Montréal Alvin Curling – Member of Ontario’s Provincial Parliament (1985-2005), speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (2003-2005), and Canada’s ambassador to the Dominican Republic (2005-2006) A transcript for this episode is available at: https://blackcanadianpolitics.ca/blac... This podcast is part of Black Canadians in Electoral Politics, a research partnership between Carleton University and Operation Black Vote Canada. 🔎 Find out more: https://blackcanadianpolitics.ca 🔊 Listen on your favourite podcast app: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Woc87y... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/4167... Acast: https://shows.acast.com/black-on-the-... 📱 Follow us on Instagram:   / black.on.the.ballot   #BlackOnTheBallot #BalaramaHolness #MontrealPolitics #BlackInPolitics #SystemicRacism #PoliticalActivism #Quebec