Down Home: Recent Episodes
Jason Jones and Derek Wyse
As we close out this season, we’re reflecting on a powerful experience: our visit to A History Exposed: The Enslavement of Black People in Canada—a traveling exhibit that confronts one of the most overlooked chapters in Canadian history. Created with guest curator Dr. Afua Cooper in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, this traveling exhibit forces us to confront the realities of slavery on Canadian soil
De Costa and Le Jeaune stand as two of the earliest recorded figures in Black Canadian history—names that surface in the archives long before Canada was even Canada. Their stories take us back to a time when this land was known as British North America, a place still being shaped.
Through them, we catch a glimpse of what life looked like for people of African descent in the 1600s —navigating identity, survival, and status in a colonial world that hadn’t yet fully codified slavery, but was already laying its foundations.
blackhistory365 #canadianhistory #celebrateblackhistory #bhms #podcast
In this episode Jay and I are diving into The Color of Fear, a 1993 documentary that brings together a group of men from different racial backgrounds for an unfiltered, and often uncomfortable, dialogue about race in America.
Please watch The Color of Fear: https://youtu.be/hyOl52YxHW4?si=g1I61IcTZciCeLRA
blackhistory365 #reaction #emotional #podcast #documentary
For this milestone episode, we’re turning the lens inward—getting as personal as it gets. This is who we are… literally. In this episode we’re breaking down our ancestral DNA—what we found, what surprised us, and how it connects to the bigger story of our Black identity in Canada.
dna #reaction #blackhistory365 #podcast #celebrateblackhistory
In the early 20th century, behind the language of nation-building and progress, Canada quietly built barriers — policies designed not to include, but to exclude.
In this episode, we uncover the story of Canada’s racist immigration policies during that time period— and the people they were meant to keep from ever calling this country home.
blackhistory365 #canadianhistory #immigration #systemicinequality #bhms
It’s February 28th 1930, A biter cold night in Oakville Ontario Canada. The streets are quiet—still—until the sound begins. A Slow. Rhythmic. Sound of Boots striking pavement. 75 men are marching down the middle of the street, an unusual sight in this small Ontario town. Even more unsettling is what they’re wearing: white robes, and pointed hoods
The klan has arrived on a mission, they have heard that a Black man and a white woman have been seen in each others company and they have arrived to do something about it.
canadianhistory #celebrateblackhistory #oakvilleontario #bhms #blackhistory365
One of the most powerful voices in twentieth-century literature and social commentary, James Baldwin spent his life confronting America with its deep contradictions surrounding ethnicity.
Through works like Notes of a Native Son and The Fire Next Time, Baldwin challenged America to reckon with its bigotry, identity, and justice. In this episode we explore the life of James Baldwin.
jamesbaldwin #celebrateblackhistory #bhms #paris #blackhistory365
Josephine Baker rose to international fame as a dancer, singer, and stage performer, dazzling audiences with her charisma and electric performances. But her story goes beyond the stage.
celebrateblackhistory #blackhistory365 #bhms #josephinebaker #blackhistorymonth
When World War I ended, thousands of Black American soldiers faced a question that went beyond simply returning home. For many, the Great War had been a fight for freedom in more ways than one. Yes, they wore the uniform and fought for their country — but crossing the Atlantic also meant stepping outside the suffocating grip of Jim Crow.
paris #blackhistory365 #jimcrow #bhms #celebrateblackhistory
Assata Shakur was a political activist who looked at a society built on inequality and chose resistance over silence. Her story is one of confrontation, exile, and survival—and it forces us to ask a difficult question: when a system is built on oppression, what does justice really look like?
revolutionaryhero #celebrateblackhistory #assatashakur #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365
Arguably one of the most iconic recording artists of the 1950s and ’60s, Elvis Presley was a trailblazer—his voice, his movement, and his presence redefining popular music, earning him the title King of Rock and Roll. But behind some of his biggest hits was a singer/songwriter few people knew: Otis Blackwell.
Blackwell crafting songs like “Don’t Be Cruel” and “All Shook Up.” His melodies and rhythms created the energy and urgency that captivated millions.
bhms #Otisblackwell #elvispresley #celebrateblackhistory #blackhistorymonth
While the Underground Railroad pointed north, there was another route to freedom—south into Mexico. After winning independence from Spain in 1821, Mexico passed what historians describe as radical antislavery laws, and Mexicans at every level of society were serious about enforcing them.
blackhistory365 #bhms #mexico #mexicohistory #celebrateblackhistory
In 1849, a Black man climbed into a wooden box—three feet long, two feet wide, and made his way to freedom twenty‑seven hours later.
blackhistorymonth #canadianhistory #bhms #celebrateblackhistory #blackhistory365
This episode is about time you can’t get back. The silence of a prison cell when you know you don’t belong there. A life put on pause—sometimes forever. It’s about wrongful convictions. Men like Raymond Flanks, who spent nearly 40 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. Men like Leighton Hay, just 19 when he was locked up for 12 years—because of a bad eyewitness and a bit of hair in a garbage bin.
truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #LeightonHay #RaymondFlanks #youneedtohearthis #innocenceproject #Exonerated #SystemicRacism #racialinjustice
Today at the Down Home Podcast, we ask: What if the promise was kept? What if, after emancipation, Black Americans truly received 40 acres and a mule? What if the Black Loyalists — those who fought for freedom in exchange for loyalty — were actually granted the 100 acres they were promised? How would land, ownership, and economic freedom have transformed generations? What would our present look like if those reparations had been real?
Today at the Down Home Podcast, we ask: What if the promise was kept? What if, after emancipation, Black Americans truly received 40 acres and a mule? What if the Black Loyalists — those who fought for freedom in exchange for loyalty — were actually granted the 100 acres they were promised? How would land, ownership, and economic freedom have transformed generations? What would our present look like if those reparations had been real?
WhatIfThePromiseWasKept #reparationsnow #BlackLandMatters #40AcresAndAMule #historicalwhatif #GenerationalJustice #blackhistory #podcast #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory365
From Juneteenth in the U.S., to Emancipation Day in Canada, to the rhythm and colour of Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival — these celebrations go beyond the festivities. They mark freedom, honour the past, and bring people together. Whether you’re part of the crowd or just getting to know what these days stand for, we’re here to share what makes them meaningful and why they matter today.
juneteenth #emancipationday #caribana #blackhistory #celebrateblackhistory #BlackExcellence #africandiaspora #blackculturematters
Have you ever noticed how modern media often boxes Black people into narrow, repetitive roles? The angry or sassy Black woman. The criminal. The loyal sidekick. The athlete. The entertainer. These tropes have dominated screens for decades — and the portrayal of Black people as ordinary, multi-dimensional human beings is still rare. But these images aren't just fiction; they shape how society sees — and treats — Black people in real life. On today’s episode, we’re unpacking the media’s role in shaping perception, identity, and culture.
blackrepresentation #mediamatters #breakthestereotype #ReclaimTheNarrative #blackhistory #podcast #blackhistorymonth #blackfacts
In this episode, Derek and Jay explore predominantly Black towns that were deliberately wiped off the map
TruthInHistory #ForgottenCommunities #BlackTownsMatter #ErasedHistory #blackhistory #canadianblackhistory #blackhistorymonth #podcast #oklahoma #rosewood
In the late 1950s, the NHL was a sport played entirely by white athletes. But on January 18, 1958, Willie O’Ree became the first Black player to skate in an NHL game. It takes a special kind of person to be the first—someone with courage, determination, and a belief that no barrier is too high to break.
O’Ree’s debut wasn’t just about making history—it was about opening doors for future generations. In this episode we’ll dive into his story and the legacy he left on his sport.
WillieORee #BreakingBarriers #HockeyHistory #InclusionInSports #Trailblazer
From the basketball court to the boxing ring, the soccer field to the tennis court, Black athletes have not only revolutionized their sports but also shaped global culture. These athletes didn't just play—they inspired, challenged societal norms, and redefined what it means to be a global icon. Join us as we reflect on the powerful impact of Black athletes, whose legacies continue to resonate on a global scale.
BlackAthletes #GlobalIcons #SportsAndCulture #MichaelJordan #SerenaWilliams #pele #muhammadali
In this episode, we’re honoured to speak with Cheryl Henhoeffer, the founder and director of Building Brilliance—a nonprofit dedicated to empowering BIPOC children through literacy programs, STEM education, and cultural enrichment. Cheryl and her team are working tirelessly to ensure that young people in underserved communities have access to the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.
Building Brilliance contact details:
http://www.buildingbrilliancekw.com/
Instagram - @buildingbrilliancekw
Email: buildingbrilliancekw@gmail.com
GrassrootsPower #EducationForAll #CommunityEmpowerment #BuildingBrilliance #EquityInEducation #SocialJustice #SupportLocalOrganizations #LiteracyMatters #STEMEducation #CulturalEnrichment
Join us as we take a deep dive into the story of hip hop in Canada from our perspective. From the powerful influence of American rap to the Canadian pioneers who helped shape the culture.
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HipHopCanada #CanadianRap #HipHopHistory #RapCulture #TrueNorthBeats #OldSchoolHipHop #90sHipHop #CanadianMusic #HipHopLegends
In this episode we’re diving into a word that carries with it a very heavy meaning: ghetto. In modern times, ghettos are often associated with poverty, crime, and neglect—areas of cities where municipalities have failed to invest in the people that live there. marginalized communities that are left to live under difficult conditions. But where did this negative connotation come from?
blackhistory #podcast #history #ghetto #warsaw #blackhistorymonth2025 #americanhistory
In this episode we’re talking about Sundown Towns—places where, for decades, people of colour were not welcomed after dark. But this isn’t just a relic of the past. The legacy of these towns still lingers.
blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #canadianblackhistory #history #sundowntown #greenbook #segregation #canadianblackhistory #jimcrow #bhm #today #podcast #blackfacts #americanhistory
We’ve all heard the term “Uncle Tom” used as an insult—a label for a Black person seen as a traitor to their own people. It’s a phrase deeply embedded in pop culture, shaped by books, films, and everyday language. But where did it come from? Who was the real Uncle Tom?
blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #canadianblackhistory #history #podcast #uncletom #uncletomcabin #slavery #slaveryhistory #slave #minstrel #blackfacts #jimcrow #blackface
While most of us are familiar with the forced labor and dehumanization of enslaved people, there's a much more insidious aspect of the Transatlantic Slave Trade that speaks to the systematic buying and selling of biracial enslaved women—not for their labor, but for the brutal purpose of prostitution and concubinage. The Fancy Trade
blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #canadianblackhistory #history #podcast #fancygirl #slavery #slaveryhistory #slave
Toronto is celebrated as one of the most culturally rich and diverse cities in the world—a reputation that owes much to one of its original neighbourhoods: The Ward.
Listen in as Derek Wyse and Jay Jones take a closer look at this historic Neighbourhood
toronto #torontohistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #canadianblackhistory
In parts one and two of our three-part series on The Business of Slavery, we explored the intricate web of money and power that fuelled this inhumane institution. Today, we turn our focus to the mindset that enabled such brutality. Join us in this episode as we delve into the pervasive mindset that sustained the system of slavery and examine how echoes of this mindset persist in today's forms of modern slavery.
One in 200 people is a slave. Why? (The Guardian) https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/feb/25/modern-slavery-trafficking-persons-one-in-200
No region is immune as the number of people in modern slavery climbs to 50 million (NPR) https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/09/13/1122714064/modern-slavery-global-estimate-increase
transatlantic #transatlaticslavetrade #atlanticslavetrade #blackhistory #downhome #americanhistory #canadianhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #moderndayslavery
In our first episode of this series, we explored the immense profits generated by the Trans Atlantic Slave trade. Today, in part two, we focus on how European powers wielded their influence to enslave Africans.
If you haven’t listened to the first part of The Business of slavery, you can find it in the episode list.
I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
ashanti #fulani #igbo #Benin #westafrica #power #blackhistory #americanhistory #canadianhistory #downhome #atlanticslavetrade #transatlantic #moneypower #africanqueens
This is the first of three episodes where Jay and D take a deep dive into the business of slavery. In this episode they take a look at the wealth generated on the backs of African slaves and how slavery became a cornerstone of European economic systems.
Sources: - "Capitalism and Slavery" by Eric Williams: Investigates the relationship between the Atlantic slave trade, British economic growth, and the development of capitalism. * Williams, E. (1944). Capitalism and Slavery. University of North Carolina Press.
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"The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism" by Edward E. Baptist: Explores how slavery was integral to the development of American capitalism, with detailed economic analysis. * Baptist, E. E. (2014). The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism. Basic Books.
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"The Economic Aspect of the History of Slavery in the United States" by Ulrich Bonnell Phillips: Analyzes the economic dimensions of slavery in the U.S., including the profitability of slave labor. * Phillips, U. B. (1908). The Economic Aspect of the History of Slavery in the United States. The South Atlantic Quarterly
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"Slavery, Atlantic Trade and the British Economy, 1660-1800" by Kenneth Morgan: Examines the economic impact of the Atlantic slave trade on Britain. * Morgan, K. (2000). Slavery, Atlantic Trade and the British Economy, 1660-1800. Cambridge University Press
NYT article on The American civil War and Slavery https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1863/08/22/issue.html
transatlantic #transatlaticslavetrade #atlanticslavetrade #blackhistory #downhome #americanhistory #canadianhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #businessofslavery #colonialamerica #colonizer #cotton #tobacco #coffee #rice #generationalwealth #slavers #nytimes
In today’s episode Jay and D delve into the history of women-led slave revolts, true stories shrouded in the shadows of the past.
Historians like Dr. Rebecca Hall have meticulously unearthed evidence revealing that women were not just passive victims of oppression. They provided fierce resistance, leading rebellions against their oppressors in a bid for freedom.
Guardian Interview with Dr. Rebecca Hall https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/16/secret-history-the-warrior-women-who-fought-their-enslavers
Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Database https://www.slavevoyages.org/voyage/database
transatlantic #transatlaticslavetrade #atlanticslavetrade #blackhistory #downhome #americanhistory #canadianhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #womenwarriors #rebeccahall #wake
Amidst the turmoil of the War of 1812, there exist stories often left untold. Enslaved African Americans seized a chance for freedom amidst the chaos of conflict, their narratives a powerful yet often overlooked aspect during this time.
Join Jay and D as they take a look at what this event meant for African Americans and their struggle for freedom.
1812 #warof1812 #blackhistory #canadianhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #novascotia #downhome
Jay and D talk about aspects of the remarkable life and legacy of Bayard Rustin as seen in the Movie Rustin.
blackhistory #bayard #rustin #civilrightsmovement #civilrightsactivist #civilrights #americanhistory #marchonwashington
In this episode, Jay and D talk about the truth behind the Black Panthers - a group whose legacy extends far beyond the headlines. More than just a militant organization, but a beacon of empowerment and resistance for Black communities across the United States and Canada
blackpanthers #blackhistory #canadianhistory #blackhistorymonth #downhome #karlmarx #blackpower #stokelycarmichael #fredhampton
Jay and D talk about anti black or so called Race Riots that have happened in Canada and The U.S.
tulsa #vancouver #blackhistory #canadianhistory #antiblackracism #wattsriots #chicagoraceriots #downhome #racialinjustice #antiblack
In this episode Jay and D spotlight the vibrant communities of North and East Preston and the challenges of writing the historic wrong of land titles.
northpreston #eastpreston #blackhistory #novascotia #canadianhistory #systemicchange #canadianblackhistory #downhome
Jay and D discuss the remarkable legacy of Canadian Black sleeping car porters.
blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistorymonth #canadianhistory #systemicchange #Blackporters #everymonthisbhm #365blackhistory #12monthsofblackhistory
In this episode, Jay and D delve into The New York Times article titled "A Journey Through Black Nova Scotia," penned by Shayla Martin and initially released on September 12, 2022.
Shayla Martin's website https://www.shaylamartin.com/about/
blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistorymonth #canadianhistory #novascotia #northpreston #eastpreston #ShaylaMartin
Jay and D revisit the question of whether systemic racism is an issue in Canada
antiblackracism #systemicchange #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryisamericanhistory
Jay and D look at one of the most important aspects of North American Black history. The Underground Railroad.
blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistorymonth #canadianhistory #novascotia #harriettubman #undergroundrailroad #underground
Jay and D dispel the notion that Canadian history is unmarked by the stain of slavery.
blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #canadianblackhistory #novascotia #canadianhistory
Four things you don't know about Jay Jones, D Wyse and the Down Home Podcast
foryoupage #fyp #foryou #viral #funny #fun #music #followme #bestvideo #instagram #tbt #follow4follow #youtube #subscribe #like #youtubecommunity #blackexperience #novascotiastrong #blackhistoryiseveryday
Jay and D have a conversation with local Toronto historian, Joanne Doucette, about the forgotten Black history of Leslieville
blackexperience #blackhistoryiseveryday #canadianhistory #novascotiastrong #indigenous
The Down Home podcast welcomes Joshua “Scribe” Watkis to talk about how he uses his craft of written words to navigate Anti Blackness in his book “Black Blossom, Harsh North”. A collection of 14 poems to his daughter and 7 poems to Canada
blackexperience #blackexcellence #community #equity #novascotiastrong
In this episode Jay and D have a conversation with public speaker and cultural anthropologist Kurtis Brooks-Lnug about what he considers a few of the misconceptions of the Atlantic Slave trade.
novascotiastrong #slavery #blackhistoryiseveryday #transatlanticslavetrade #canadianhistory #anthropology
Jay and D talk about the historic link between Nova Scotia and Freetown Sierra Leone
blackhistoryiseveryday #canadianhistory #sierraleone #novascotiastrong #blackexperience #blackexperience
In this wide ranging discussion with D-NO we talk about his move to Canada as a teenager, his musical influences and the different challenges Black people face in Canada vs Nigeria.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4F3D2AY688ehd5TRhtxqGD
blackexcellence #blackexperience #podcast #novascotiastrong #blackhistoryiseveryday #equity
In this episode Jay and D have a round table discussion about equity and inclusion in education with Tess Porter, Retired Professor at Algonquin College and former Graduation Coach for Black Students with the OCDSB, and DR. Venus Olla who organizes counselling and wellness programs at the University of Windor
novascotiastrong #education #equity #community #inclusion
Humble backgrounds are one of the reasons that Derek Wyse, Jay Jones and Chad Burns are close friends. They all grew up with family that worked hard to make sure that they had a roof over their heads, and that they never went without food or clothing. They may not have been brought up with a lot of material wealth, but they were rich with family and love.
In this episode the three of them talk about their experiences growing up in modest low income households.
lifelessons #humble #novascotiastrong #community #friends
In this episode Jay and D talk with one of the mentors that played a big part in their early years. Community advocate, and life long educator Melinda Daye. In this conversation they talk about her life in the church and the effects of gentrification in the North End of Halifax Nova Scotia.
community #blackhistoryiseveryday #novascotiastrong #blackhistorymonth
In this Episode Jay and D talk about the unique aspects of Scotian Food with Nigel Finley, who has worked many years as an Executive Chef, and Wendie Wilson, prominent Black educator, author, artist and community activist.
blackhistorymonth #canadianhistory #novascotiastrong #food
Jay and D have a conversation with Joshua "Scribe" Watkis, renowned spoken word poet. In this wide ranging conversation we discuss community, family and inspiration.
Jay and D discuss the Jamaican Maroons and their brief history in Nova Scotia
blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryiscanadianhistory #blackhistory
Jay and D talk about the impact The Book of Negroes has on Black History
blackhistorymonth #novascotia #canadianhistory
Jay and D are joined by personal trainer and actor, Garfield Watson, to talk about Legendary boxer Sam Langford.
Award winning poet, author, and University of Toronto professor, Dr. George Elliott Clarke, joins the Down Home podcast to talk about his poetic inspiration. He also talks to Jay and D about the role that white supremacy plays in our Canadian culture and global political events.
This is part two of a two part conversation, the first part can be found in the episode list.
GEC #poet #socialjustice # #poetlaureate #UofT #orderofcanada
disclaimer: the opinions expressed by guests are not necessarily the opinions of the Down Home podcast
Award winning poet, author and University of Toronto professor, Dr. George Elliott Clarke, joins the Down Home podcast to share his Scotian story.
This is part one of a two part conversation, tune in next week to listen to part two.
GEC #poet #socialjustice # #poetlaureate #UofT #orderofcanada
Jay and D have a conversation with educator Rachael Myette about her successful integration of social advocacy in her classroom
Jay and D review the life of legendary boxer George Dixon
scotianlegend #boxinglegend #boxinghistory #boxing
Homegrown hip hop artists J-Bru and his son Levon take us through their Scotian journey.
LevonThePrince
Nicole Johnson, host of the community radio show A Seat At The Table, shares her Scotian story with Jay and D
The Down Home Podcasts explores the life of one of Canada's civil rights icons, Viola Desmond. Also in this episode Jay talks with his Aunt Jean Clayton about her memories of Viola.
Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/viola-desmond-bio-1.3886923 https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/viola-desmond https://origins.osu.edu/milestones/remembering-viola-desmond?language_content_entity=en https://www.bankofcanadamuseum.ca/explore/exhibitions/past-exhibitions/a-noteworthy-woman/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-explosion-viola-desmond-wanda-robson-disaster-killed-1.4393272 #ViolaDesmond
civilrightsicon #novascotia #canada #jimcrow
In this episode Jay and D give listeners a sneak peak at clips from their development meetings. The first clip is from one of their first development meetings back in 2020, so excuse the audio quality. In the second clip they discuss the horrible mass shooting in Buffalo that happened in May of 2022
In this episode D's Mom, Heather Chandler, discusses why CRT is such a hot button issue. Heather has an extensive 30 plus year resume working in Equity and Diversity.
If you listen to Down Home in the past you might remember Heather, she joined Jay and D in episode four to talk about Halifax back in the 1970's:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YNYQYttO2I&t=416s
(this is one of the early episodes of Down Home, audio quality isn't great)
equity #criticalracetheory #crt
Jay and D take time to fully explain the origins of their friendship over the years, from the church to high school, through their twenties and separate moves to Toronto. In this episode they also explore what it means to them to be Scotian.
In this episode Jay and D have a conversation with two time Canadian National Poetry Slam Champion Dwayne Morgan about how he started performing spoken word, mentoring, and his talent production company Up From The Roots.
Dwayne Morgan
https://dwaynemorgan.ca/
spokenword #artist #entrepreneur #poetry
Jay and D have a conversation with Augy Jones about his path to mentoring and social activism.
Check out Augy's Empathize Others Platforms: https://empathizeothers.com/
Jay and D have a conversation with homegrown Scotian comedic talent Travis Lindsay.
Travis is a winner of the CBC Open mic Comedy Contest at the HUBCAP Comedy Festival. His debut album called “The Kid is Alright” hit number one on the iTunes Comedy Charts, and he has joined the cast of This Hour Has 22 Minutes as an on air correspondent.
Listen to Travis's very funny debut album https://music.apple.com/ca/album/the-kid-is-alright/1492935970
comedy #novascotia #canadiantalent
Jay and D discuss The Black Battalion, and the heroic military service Jay's great grandfather, Sydney Morgan Jones, performed as a member of the 106th Battalion during World War 1
Blackbattalion #WWI #militaryservice #novascotia #africannovascotia
Jay and D have a conversation with Leonard Paris. Author of the book Jim Crow Also Lived Here, which dispels the myth that segregation was unique to the Southern United States.
Follow the link to take a look at this ground breaking book https://www.amazon.ca/Jim-Crow-Also-Lived-Here/dp/1525576674 #segregation
jimcrow #canada #endracism #wecandobetter
“Race is not biological. It is a social construct. There is no gene or cluster of genes common to all blacks or all whites. Were race “real” in the genetic sense, racial classifications for individuals would remain constant across boundaries. Yet, a person who could be categorized as black in the United States might be considered white in Brazil or colored in South Africa.” - Professor Angela Onwuachi-Willig, The New York Times 06\09\2016
In this episode of Down Home Jay and D explore the concept of race with the two senior reporters who produced the Quirks & Quarks: Black in science special, Nicole Mortillaro and Amanda Buckiewicz.
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/quirks-quarks-black-in-science-special-1.5928333
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/quirks-quarks-black-in-science-1.5909184.
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In this episode Jay and D talk with Nathan Thompson and Tony Marsman to explore the role that sports played in cementing the bonds to their neighbourhoods in Halifax.
Jay and D talk with Errol Sharpe about diversity in Canadian publishing, and his years spent in the North End of Halifax.
Jays sister's join the Down Home podcast to talk about navigating race while working in education.
Jay and D have a conversation with Nova Scotian singer and songwriter Zamani.
Follow the link to find out more about this talented artist:
http://www.zamanimusic.ca
Jay and D talk with Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist Kamilah Clayton about racial trauma. Kamilah believes strongly in the power of community building as a mechanism for healing and resilience, as such her practice approach is Identity Affirming and grounded in the principles of the Nguzo Saba (7 Principles of Kwanzaa) for more information about Kamilah please follow the link below:
https://www.adwocc.com/
Poet and Indigenous activist Rebecca Thomas joins Jay and D for a conversation about some of the issues our Indigenous brothers and sisters face today.
Jay Jones and Derek Wyse are back to their weekly episode schedule. In this episode they talk to Toronto based music artist and producer Miles Jones about the importance of mentorship, racial identity and the racial reckoning of 2020.
In this wide ranging conversation John Orpheus talks about his inspiration for his recently published book Saga Boy and the Accompanying album Saga King
This episode we share some of life's rhythm with Jay's dad, David Skinner, as he tells us about being a young Black musician in Halifax back in the 1960's and 70's
Shelley Hamilton, award winning Canadian country singer and songwriter, talks about the evolution of her artistic expression.
Award winning artist, author, playwright and actor David Woods talks to the Down Home podcast about his influential youth outreach programs in the 70's 80's and 90's
Influential activist Quentrel Provo talks to Jay and D about his Stop the Violence initiative, he also discusses what changes the Black community has seen since the summer of protests in 2020 after the death of George Floyd.
Jay and D talk to life long friends Chad Burns and Chris Thomas about whether race ever played a factor in their friendships.
Legendary Nova Scotian hip hop group Universal Soul (Finley Tolliver, Tracey Williams, and David Adekayode) talk about the origins of the group and share their Scotian experiences.
Former Poet Laureate for Nova Scotia, El Jones Joins the podcast to share the origins of her activism, and her opinions on some of the systemic issues that face the Black community.
Amani, aka Anne Marie Woods, shares her Scotian story with the Down Home podcast. The inspirational artist, poet and playwright also shares what led to her passion for creating youth educational outreach programs.
Nova Scotian recording artist Gary Beals talks to Jay and D about what inspired his third album titled "Bleed My Truth"
Join Jay and D as they reflect on launching the Down Home podcast and recall some of it's notable moments so far
In their continuing discussion about the North End of Halifax, Jason and Derek are joined by Derek's stepfather Peter Henry to talk about what sort of changes the community has seen over the years
Corey Chandler Joins Derek and Jay to discuss the cultural impact of growing up in the North End of Halifax, and what went into his decision to leave the city.
In our continuing conversation about the Nova Scotia Home for Coloured Children Tony Smith talks about the Restorative Inquiry in detail, and what comes next since the Inquiry findings have been published.
Tony Smith, a former resident of The Nova Scotia Home for Coloured Children, joins us this week to tell us about his journey through the system and his path to activism.
Jason and Derek talk to former professional basketball player Will Njoku about his Nova Scotian experience and his motivational speaking philosophies.
In this episode we catch up with old high school friend Lindsay Sharpe, and talk about his experience of being a white person living in the predominantly Black neighbourhood of the North End of Halifax.
This week Jason and Derek talk to Patty Jones about his early days of Halifax hip-hop, and his activist parents Rocky and Joan Jones.
Join Derek and Jay as they talk to Walter Borden about the origins of his acting career and his early days of activism.
This week we have a conversation with Ena Maxim about her Scotian roots and systemic racism in education.
Jay and D have a conversation with Jay's brother, Corey Skinner, about his perspective of being a Black Canadian living in the United States.
This week Jay and D talk to their mothers about the experience of growing up in Halifax Nova Scotia in the 60's and 70's
In this episode Jay and D continue their conversation with Kevin Yarde about systemic racism here in Canada.
Coming in February. Down Home Podcast, The Nova Scotia experience from two Black Men. Listen along as Jason Jones and Derek Wyse explore the challenges faced by people of colour in North America.
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