This producer and TV host focuses on raw, real conversations

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As the media landscape keeps shifting, producer and TV host Kevin Calixtefocuses on being authentic and putting advocacy front-and-centre.

Calixte, who was named a CBC Quebec Black Changemaker in 2021, startedThe KeKe Showas a Facebook live broadcast. It now airs on community television stationNatyf TV.

After the station wasgranted a must-carry license by the CRTC last year, he's reaching an even larger audience.

"We actually really mobilized people with the meaning of having a diverse TV channel," he said of the campaign to have the license granted.

His show gained a following for its raw, unfiltered conversations, featuring panel discussions, Black artists as musical guestsand is sponsored by local Black businesses.

The show is currently on a break, but his team is gearing up for another season this spring.

He said the show is going to include international topics as well this season.

"There's a lot of surprises coming up," he said.

In addition to his talk show, Calixte is also producing a forthcoming documentary on jazz.

Do you know a changemaker?Nominations are open for 2024 CBC Black Changemakers.

We invite you to nominate your colleagues, friends and family in Quebec anyone who is making a difference. Self-nominations are welcome as well.

CBC Quebec is accepting nominations until March 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Fill out the formhere.