CBC has given the greenlight for a second season of its original docuseries For the Culture with Amanda Parris.

The 6 x 60-minute series is produced by Toronto’s OYA Media Group and Montreal-based Noble Television, in association with CBC. For the Culture with Amanda Parris accompanies the writer, host and producer as she explores some of the most important stories impacting Black people globally.

Filming in locations such as Ghana, Jamaica, Kenya, Dallas and Toronto, the sophomore season explores issues including the mental health of Black men and imagining a future beyond police and prisons.

Among the guests for the season is two-time WNBA champion and Toronto Tempo GM Monica Wright Rogers.

Production on the second season began on Feb. 25 with filming occurring on and off until mid-June, a CBC spokesperson told Playback Daily.

Parris (pictured) previously hosted the CBC Arts series Exhibitionists and was the creator, executive producer and showrunner for the CBC web series Revenge of the Black Best Friend.

For OYA Media Group, Alison Duke and Ngardy Conteh George are producers alongside Noble Television’s Nabil Mehchi and Frank Fiorito. Parris is the executive producer. The second season will premiere on CBC Gem later this year.

“Amanda’s passionate storytelling and engaging interview style offer crucial perspectives on Black experiences today in Canada and around the world,” said Jennifer Dettman, executive director, unscripted content, CBC, in a statement. “We look forward to sharing the next iteration of her journey, and new meaningful connections, with audiences across the country.”

The series’ first season has received four nominations for this year’s Canadian Screen Awards, including a best host or presenter nod for Parris. The first season is distributed outside of Canada by London-based TVF International.

Image courtesy of CBC; photo by Brianna Roye