Use [head/ear]phones for best listening experience ORIvoices | Oral History Collection Check us out on YouTube and Facebook 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.
Radio Reel
Radio Reel by There are so many stories that need to be told.
12/12/2023 • 1 minute, 27 seconds
Currency Of Time
The belief that "I am lacking" is powerful.
So how do I not only create but sustain, or re-produce true thoughts of power?
6/13/2022 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
A Portal To Silence
A portal to introversion, a portal to peace, a portal to quiet,
my interest was no longer in me.
6/13/2022 • 1 minute, 46 seconds
Home
Home by There are so many stories that need to be told.
3/5/2022 • 1 minute, 56 seconds
Ten Dollars On Easter Sunday
Ten Dollars On Easter Sunday by There are so many stories that need to be told.
10/28/2018 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
Community
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
10/13/2017 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
Play That Game
Steve Levitan and Kevin Danaher describe what it is to play the game of maximizing profits.
7/26/2017 • 56 seconds
Take The Context
Steven Levitan warns us not to take news for only its face value.
7/14/2017 • 33 seconds
Mother Tongue
Aronno describes the experience that shook him loose of the consumerism as lifestyle.
5/11/2017 • 1 minute, 11 seconds
David Against Goliath
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.
5/4/2017 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Desmond Cole - Seinfelds And Simpsons, Lit
Desmond Cole - Seinfelds And Simpsons, Lit by There are so many stories that need to be told.
4/19/2017 • 54 seconds
Desmond Cole - There's A Dr King Shrine On The Other Side
Desmond Cole - There's A Dr King Shrine On The Other Side by There are so many stories that need to be told.
4/19/2017 • 1 minute, 36 seconds
Little Lies
Little Lies by There are so many stories that need to be told.
4/15/2017 • 56 seconds
The Civic Auditorium, Just Grimy - Desmond Cole
The Civic Auditorium, Just Grimy - Desmond Cole by There are so many stories that need to be told.
4/7/2017 • 28 seconds
Desmond Cole - Storylines And Leotards
Desmond Cole - Storylines And Leotards by There are so many stories that need to be told.
4/7/2017 • 31 seconds
Desmond Cole - What Do You Have Access To
Desmond Cole - What Do You Have Access To by There are so many stories that need to be told.
4/2/2017 • 1 minute, 34 seconds
Desmond Cole - A Question for Everybody
Desmond Cole - A Question for Everybody by There are so many stories that need to be told.
3/10/2017 • 1 minute, 18 seconds
Western Culture, Thievin' Culture - Desmond Cole
Western Culture, Thievin' Culture - Desmond Cole by There are so many stories that need to be told.
3/5/2017 • 1 minute, 11 seconds
Chinese Capsule
Chinese Capsule by There are so many stories that need to be told.
2/28/2017 • 1 minute, 46 seconds
Desmond Cole - WWF: Vintage
Desmond Cole - WWF: Vintage by There are so many stories that need to be told.
2/24/2017 • 37 seconds
Desmond Cole - Their Little Notes Are Nonsense
Desmond Cole - Their Little Notes Are Nonsense by There are so many stories that need to be told.
2/21/2017 • 1 minute, 12 seconds
Desmond Cole - Marginalization: Passing the Bounds
Desmond Cole - Marginalization: Passing the Bounds by There are so many stories that need to be told.
2/21/2017 • 1 minute, 8 seconds
Deadproof, What If I Am Gay
Deadproof, What If I Am Gay by There are so many stories that need to be told.
2/16/2017 • 59 seconds
Desmond Cole - Liberal Minded
Desmond Cole - Liberal Minded by There are so many stories that need to be told.
2/10/2017 • 1 minute, 6 seconds
Desmond Cole - Is It Very Christian Actually
Desmond Cole - Is It Very Christian Actually by There are so many stories that need to be told.
2/7/2017 • 2 minutes, 37 seconds
Desmond Cole - Is Beyonce The System
Desmond Cole - Is Beyonce The System by There are so many stories that need to be told.
2/3/2017 • 1 minute, 4 seconds
Annelise & Sydne on Traditional Masculinity & Graffiti Culture
Annelise & Sydne on Traditional Masculinity & Graffiti Culture by There are so many stories that need to be told.
2/1/2017 • 1 minute, 44 seconds
Desmond Cole - If You Ain't Sharing, You Ain't Shit
Desmond Cole tells us exactly what's wrong with our capitalist system
1/30/2017 • 1 minute, 4 seconds
Desmond Cole - Generation Y, Tarred And Feathered
Desmond Cole on the generations and why gen y is a lazy name.
1/27/2017 • 1 minute, 51 seconds
Desmond Cole - I'm Not Canadian, I'm Black
Desmond Cole on the limits of his African heritage.
1/27/2017 • 2 minutes, 5 seconds
Desmond Cole - Faschism's Comeback
Desmond speaks on the state of the world
1/18/2017 • 1 minute, 15 seconds
Desmond Cole - Florida, To Pave Paradise
Desmond Cole reflects on his time in Florida, likening it to one line in a Joni Mitchell song
1/18/2017 • 59 seconds
Desmond Cole - Baby Boomer's, So Yeah
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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1/9/2017 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Desmond Cole - Beyonce Opened A Space, We Need Beyonce
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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1/9/2017 • 2 minutes
Desmond Cole - Because OBAMA, The Average Black Joe
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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1/9/2017 • 1 minute, 15 seconds
Desmond Cole - Black Scotian History Is Complicated
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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1/9/2017 • 1 minute, 15 seconds
Desmond Cole - Blackness Has No Borders
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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1/9/2017 • 1 minute, 23 seconds
Desmond Cole - Capitalism, The Biggest Lie
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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1/9/2017 • 57 seconds
Desmond Cole - Colour Comfort
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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1/9/2017 • 34 seconds
Twisted And Twisted
Twisted And Twisted by There are so many stories that need to be told.
7/26/2016 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
Socialization
Greg Passey on Narcissists.
4/21/2016 • 1 minute, 28 seconds
Psychology of Narcissists: Primitive Coping Style
Dr. Greg Passey on narcissists.
4/13/2016 • 44 seconds
20 Years
Julian reflects on a situation not uncommon to (illegal) immigrants who are deported. In the case he speaks of, his friend spent years building a life in Canada, only to have it ripped away.
4/6/2016 • 1 minute, 13 seconds
Immigration Detention: He Slit His Wrists
Here, Julian recounts witnessing a man attempt to commit suicide in response to his conditions in an immigration detention centre, located in Toronto. An immigration detention centre is a holding facility for new immigrants who have already completed serving their penalty for whatever law that they broke. In most Western Nations, 90 days is the limit for holding. In Canada, we have no limit.
3/31/2016 • 31 seconds
No Bad Trips
Tarick speaks on salvia and the power of spirituality in this series.
3/16/2016 • 1 minute, 15 seconds
An Aspect Of Yourself
Tarick speaks on Salvia an spirituality in this series.
3/16/2016 • 19 seconds
Your Shit And Your Wealth
These are not facts, simply a collection of voices from everyday people. This is concept. Theory. Thought.
3/10/2016 • 31 seconds
Waves In Realities
These are not facts, simply a collection of voices from everyday people. This is concept. Theory. Thought.
3/10/2016 • 34 seconds
Hallucinogen
ORIvoices houses a collection of experiences. Tarick recounts an experience on salvia.
3/4/2016 • 54 seconds
A Call to Understanding
A Call to Understanding by There are so many stories that need to be told.
2/26/2016 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
What a Woman Can Do
In respect to Afrikan Liberation Month, ORIvoices will be premiering the experiences and thoughts of two Afrikan-Canadians of Caribbean background.
Every Tuesday, a woman speaks on her experiences transitioning from being incarcerated, back to Torontonian society.
Catch more of this story in the playlist "What's a Woman to Do?"
2/23/2016 • 1 minute, 18 seconds
The Mark of Cain
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.
2/23/2016 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
Ayi-bobo
Ayi-bobo by There are so many stories that need to be told.
2/19/2016 • 2 minutes
Crabs In A Bucket
In respect to Afrikan Liberation Month, ORIvoices will be premiering the experiences and thoughts of two Afrikan-Canadians of Caribbean background.
Every Tuesday, a woman speaks on her experiences transitioning from being incarcerated, back to Torontonian society.
Ajamu Nangwaya, a PhD in adult education and community development, will speak on various aspects of QPOC racialization.
2/16/2016 • 1 minute, 36 seconds
Inconsequential
In respect to Afrikan Liberation Month, ORIvoices will be premiering the experiences and thoughts of two Afrikan-Canadians of Caribbean background.
Every Tuesday, a woman speaks on her experiences transitioning from being incarcerated, back to Torontonian society.
Ajamu Nangwaya, a PhD in adult education and community development, will speak on various aspects of QPOC racialization.
2/16/2016 • 1 minute, 3 seconds
This Legacy Of Resistance 2
For Afrikan Liberation Month (Black History Month), ORIvoices is uploading pieces of Hatian History, every Friday.
Only on ORIvoices
2/12/2016 • 2 minutes, 23 seconds
Vanish Solace
In respect to Afrikan Liberation Month, ORIvoices will be premiering the experiences and thoughts of two Afrikan-Canadians of Caribbean background.
Every Tuesday, a woman speaks on her experiences transitioning from being incarcerated, back to Torontonian society.
Ajamu Nangwaya, a PhD in adult education and community development, will speak on various aspects of QPOC racialization.
Every Friday, information is given on the rich and resitant history of Haiti, the first Independent Nation of Latin America and the Caribbean.
2/9/2016 • 1 minute, 54 seconds
Who's Interests are at Work? Or Being Served?
In respect to Afrikan Liberation Month, ORIvoices will be premiering the experiences and thoughts of two Afrikan-Canadians of Caribbean background.
Every Tuesday, a woman speaks on her experiences transitioning from being incarcerated, back to Torontonian society.
Ajamu Nangwaya, a PhD in adult education and community development, will speak on various aspects of QPOC racialization.
Every Friday, information is given on the rich and resitant history of Haiti, the first Independent Nation of Latin America and the Caribbean.
2/9/2016 • 2 minutes, 4 seconds
This Legacy Of Resistance
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
2/5/2016 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
I'm Searching for Identity
As part of ORIvoices celebration of Afrikan minds, battles and history, Ajamu Nanwaya's series on racialization will be premiered throughout the month
Only on ORIvoices
2/3/2016 • 1 minute, 9 seconds
What's a Woman to Do?
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.
2/3/2016 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
Afrikan Liberation Month - The Story of Ile Ife
One story from many Afriakn truths
2/2/2016 • 2 minutes, 44 seconds
Stories: Coming To America 2
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.
1/28/2016 • 4 minutes, 15 seconds
Stories: Coming To America
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.
1/26/2016 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
These Things Vibrations
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.
1/21/2016 • 2 minutes, 8 seconds
Un - Safe Space
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.
1/19/2016 • 2 minutes, 9 seconds
When The Beast Roars
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.
1/8/2016 • 2 minutes, 50 seconds
Sacred Bodies For Art
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.
1/7/2016 • 2 minutes, 17 seconds
Cultural Smudging
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.
1/6/2016 • 2 minutes, 18 seconds
Two Standards Tabooed
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.
1/2/2016 • 1 minute, 49 seconds
A New Year: The Shift
In the first clip, Eavone speaks on the new freedom she's found in her blog.
These are not facts, simply a collection of voices from everyday people. This is concept. Theory. Thought.
12/31/2015 • 2 minutes, 13 seconds
But Who are You? The Other
These are not facts, simply a collection of voices from everyday people. This is concept. Theory. Thought.
12/30/2015 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
What Does(n't) Society Teach Us?
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.
Stay Tuned as a new series is uploaded every three days.
*Website Under Construction*
12/26/2015 • 2 minutes, 1 second
Normalcy vs Privilege
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.
12/26/2015 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
The Sexual(ity) Process
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. Emotion.
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12/26/2015 • 1 minute, 50 seconds
Bad Trips: How HassleFree Got its Start
Lisa shares experiences from her life in the Sexual Health Field, and some interesting anecdotes about Toronto's Hassle Free Sexual Health Clinic.
12/8/2015 • 1 minute, 16 seconds
What Does(n't) Society Teach Us?
What Does(n't) Society Teach Us?
12/5/2015 • 25 seconds
"I've Been Called A SandNigger Twice Since Paris"
Usually a mellow, yet passionate guy, Gautam vents his frustrations with the state of society. Take it as emotion, opinion, and courage, as sharing his true feelings (at the time), in these moments take guts.
12/3/2015 • 31 seconds
Between The Sheets: A Complicated Reality
Meet Len.
11/23/2015 • 25 seconds
Its Alll Intersectional: Speaks on Division in the Queer Community
Meet Len.
11/23/2015 • 51 seconds
What's Goin' On: HIV Prevalence in the Gay Community
Meet Len.
11/23/2015 • 36 seconds
Bureaucratically Inclined: Len Outlines a Major Barrier to Truvada's Use in the Community
Meet Len.
11/23/2015 • 1 minute, 6 seconds
Ignorance As A Burden On Society
Meet Len.
11/23/2015 • 56 seconds
Stigmatized, Moralized: Len explains what he believes to be a leading cause of HIV transmission
Meet Len.
11/23/2015 • 31 seconds
Condoms Interrupt The Sexual Process
Meet Len.
11/23/2015 • 21 seconds
Nothing New: The Government's Slow Response to Health Issues in the Queer Community
Meet Len.
11/23/2015 • 24 seconds
Pressure Of Staying Relevant
ORI houses a collection of short sound clips, or “ROOTS”, where everyday people’s perspectives are recorded, young and old. These voices share moments of consciousness or wisdom that's brought up in conversation.
Take this as theory, concepts; thought. This is a collection of opinions, not facts.
Meet Rajasee, a young adult from #the6. She is a part of many collections which are soon to be uploaded.