The Canadian experience from two Black Men
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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 ec…
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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 Yo…
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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 …
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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 bi…
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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.…
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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 #marchonwashingtonJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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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 #ka…
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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 #antiblackJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Preston Strong: The Nova Scotia land title issue
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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 #downhomeJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Jay and D discuss the remarkable legacy of Canadian Black sleeping car porters. #blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistorymonth #canadianhistory #systemicchange #Blackporters #everymonthisbhm #365blackhistory #12monthsofblackhistoryJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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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 #e…
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Jay and D revisit the question of whether systemic racism is an issue in Canada #antiblackracism #systemicchange #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryisamericanhistoryJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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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 #undergroundJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Jay and D dispel the notion that Canadian history is unmarked by the stain of slavery. #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #canadianblackhistory #novascotia #canadianhistoryJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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The Canadian experience from two Black men.Jason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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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 #blackhistoryiseverydayJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Jay and D have a conversation with local Toronto historian, Joanne Doucette, about the forgotten Black history of Leslieville #blackexperience #blackhistoryiseveryday #canadianhistory #novascotiastrong #indigenousJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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The empowering force of words with Joshua ”Scribe” Watkis
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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…
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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 #anthropologyJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Jay and D talk about the historic link between Nova Scotia and Freetown Sierra Leone #blackhistoryiseveryday #canadianhistory #sierraleone #novascotiastrong #blackexperience #blackexperienceJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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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…
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Equity and inclusion in education with Tess Porter and Dr. Venus Olla.
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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 #c…
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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 an…
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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 #blac…
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Scotian Food with Nigel Finley and Wendie Wilson
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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 #foodJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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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.Jason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Jay and D discuss the Jamaican Maroons and their brief history in Nova Scotia #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryiscanadianhistory #blackhistoryJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Jay and D talk about the impact The Book of Negroes has on Black History #blackhistorymonth #novascotia #canadianhistoryJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Jay and D are joined by personal trainer and actor, Garfield Watson, to talk about Legendary boxer Sam Langford.Jason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Africadia (part two) with Dr. George Elliott Clarke
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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 fou…
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Africadia, with Dr. George Elliott Clarke (part one)
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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 #orderofcanadaJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Social advocacy in the classroom with Rachael Myette
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Jay and D have a conversation with educator Rachael Myette about her successful integration of social advocacy in her classroomJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Jay and D review the life of legendary boxer George Dixon #scotianlegend #boxinglegend #boxinghistory #boxingJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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A Family Thing with J-Bru and Levon the Prince
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Homegrown hip hop artists J-Bru and his son Levon take us through their Scotian journey. #LevonThePrinceJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Nicole Johnson, host of the community radio show A Seat At The Table, shares her Scotian story with Jay and DJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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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/milest…
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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 2022Jason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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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=3YNYQ…
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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.Jason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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The art of the spoken word with Dwayne Morgan
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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…
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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/Jason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Travis Lindsay, it’s true The Kid is Alright.
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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 …
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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 #africannovascotiaJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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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 #wecandobet…
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“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…
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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.Jason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Episode 31 - Trailblazer - a conversation with Errol Sharpe
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Jay and D talk with Errol Sharpe about diversity in Canadian publishing, and his years spent in the North End of Halifax.Jason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Jays sister's join the Down Home podcast to talk about navigating race while working in education.Jason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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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.caJason Jones and Derek Wyse による
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Racial Trauma - a conversation with Kamilah Clayton
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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 informat…
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