The Blackhouse

The Blackhouse is a vibrant and inclusive community space, home to a weekly on-air radio show and podcast via Access Radio Wellington, celebrating the Global African Heritage diaspora in Aotearoa. Based in Wellington and a finalist in the Aotearoa Radio & Podcast Awards 2024 for Best Access Radio Show, The Blackhouse stands as a testament to unity, empowerment, and the philosophy of ubuntu — creating a welcoming space for individuals of African heritage and the wider Global African, Caribbean, and Afro-Latinx communities in Aotearoa.
 
As a hub of creativity and connection, The Blackhouse is where our communities and allies share stories, projects, art, music, and lived experiences. It fosters a supportive, uplifting environment that champions growth and resilience. We highlight the talents and achievements of the diaspora across Aotearoa through music performances, artist showcases, thought-provoking discussions, and community-driven initiatives.

Our Kaupapa is to address the unique challenges faced by the Global African, Caribbean, and Afro-Latinx. Tell our stories. We proudly welcome  LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and physically diverse members of our communities — recognising that many of us know first-hand what it means to navigate this world from the margins, even within already marginalised spaces. 
At The Blackhouse, we listen, we don't judge. We laugh out loud often and regularly. Only solidarity, respect, and the understanding that our shared experiences make us stronger together.

Tune in to our interviews, community discussions, music, storytimes, history, and more.   Visitors and collaborators experience a warm, inclusive atmosphere that celebrates resilience, strengthens all cultural pride, &  builds meaningful connections — ensuring that our Aotearoa diaspora voices, often unheard or overlooked, are amplified across and throughout Aotearoa.

The Blackhouse 106.1FM Wellington Access Radio is now syndicated to:  
Planet FM-Auckland  
Free FM-Hamilton
Plains FM -Christchurch 
OAR FM- Dunedin