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Down HomeFour Things you Don’t KnowFour things you don't know about Jay Jones, D Wyse and the Down Home Podcast
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2023-07-0627 minDown HomeThe Forgotten Black History of LeslievilleJay and D have a conversation with local Toronto historian, Joanne Doucette, about the forgotten Black history of Leslieville
#blackexperience #blackhistoryiseveryday #canadianhistory #novascotiastrong #indigenous
2023-05-2236 minDown HomeThe empowering force of words with Joshua ”Scribe” WatkisThe 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
2023-05-0852 minDown HomeKurtis Brooks-LnugIn 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
2023-05-0152 minDown HomeFrom Nova Scotia to FreetownJay and D talk about the historic link between Nova Scotia and Freetown Sierra Leone
#blackhistoryiseveryday #canadianhistory #sierraleone #novascotiastrong #blackexperience #blackexperience
2023-04-2420 minDown HomeD-NO.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
2023-04-1743 minDown HomeEquity and inclusion in education with Tess Porter and Dr. Venus Olla.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
2023-03-281h 01Down HomeHumble BeginningsHumble 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 #friends2023-03-2045 minDown HomeCommunity Mentor and Advocate, Melinda DayeIn 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
2023-03-1339 minDown HomeScotian Food with Nigel Finley and Wendie WilsonIn 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
2023-03-061h 00Down HomeScribeJay and D have a conversation with Joshua "Scribe" Watkis, renowned spoken word poet. In this wide ranging conversation we discuss community, family and inspiration.
2023-02-2727 minDown HomeThe Jamaican MaroonsJay and D discuss the Jamaican Maroons and their brief history in Nova Scotia
#blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryiscanadianhistory #blackhistory
2023-02-2020 minDown HomeThe Book of NegroesJay and D talk about the impact The Book of Negroes has on Black History
#blackhistorymonth #novascotia #canadianhistory
2023-02-1318 minDown HomeLegendary boxer Sam LangfordJay and D are joined by personal trainer and actor, Garfield Watson, to talk about Legendary boxer Sam Langford.
2023-02-0622 minDown HomeAfricadia (part two) with Dr. George Elliott ClarkeAward 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...2022-08-0146 minDown HomeAfricadia, with Dr. George Elliott Clarke (part one)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
2022-07-2543 minDown HomeSocial advocacy in the classroom with Rachael MyetteJay and D have a conversation with educator Rachael Myette about her successful integration of social advocacy in her classroom
2022-07-1846 minDown HomeGeorge DixonJay and D review the life of legendary boxer George Dixon
#scotianlegend #boxinglegend #boxinghistory #boxing
2022-07-1122 minDown HomeA Family Thing with J-Bru and Levon the PrinceHomegrown hip hop artists J-Bru and his son Levon take us through their Scotian journey.
#LevonThePrince
2022-06-2736 minDown HomeA Seat At The Table with Nicole JohnsonNicole Johnson, host of the community radio show A Seat At The Table, shares her Scotian story with Jay and D
2022-06-2040 minDown HomeViola DesmondThe 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
2022-06-1322 minDown HomeOuttakesIn 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
2022-06-0624 minDown HomeCritical Race Theory, with Heather ChandlerIn 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
2022-05-3045 minDown HomeBetter late then neverJay 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.
2022-05-1633 minDown HomeThe art of the spoken word with Dwayne MorganIn 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
2022-05-0926 minDown HomeEmpathize Others, with Augy JonesJay 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/
2022-05-0227 minDown HomeTravis Lindsay, it’s true The Kid is Alright.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
2022-04-2521 minDown HomeThe 106th BattalionJay 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
2022-04-1831 minDown HomeJim Crow north of the 49thJay 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
2022-04-1126 minDown HomeRace is a social construct“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...2022-04-0428 minDown HomeThe community building power of sportsIn 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.
2022-03-2826 minDown HomeEpisode 31 - Trailblazer - a conversation with Errol SharpeJay and D talk with Errol Sharpe about diversity in Canadian publishing, and his years spent in the North End of Halifax.
2022-03-2143 minDown HomeTeaching while BlackJays sister's join the Down Home podcast to talk about navigating race while working in education.
2022-03-141h 02Down HomeZamaniJay 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
2022-03-0729 minDown HomeRacial Trauma - a conversation with Kamilah ClaytonJay 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/
2022-02-2821 minDown HomeSay Their Names - Rebecca ThomasPoet and Indigenous activist Rebecca Thomas joins Jay and D for a conversation about some of the issues our Indigenous brothers and sisters face today.
2022-02-2132 minDown HomeMiles JonesJay 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.
2022-02-1441 minDown HomeSaga King, the celebration of the manIn this wide ranging conversation John Orpheus talks about his inspiration for his recently published book Saga Boy and the Accompanying album Saga King
2021-10-1344 minDown HomeHiatus2021-07-1902 minDown HomeThe Rhythm of LifeThis 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
2021-07-1232 minDown HomeConsistently ScotianShelley Hamilton, award winning Canadian country singer and songwriter, talks about the evolution of her artistic expression.
2021-07-051h 05Down HomeExtraordinary ScotianAward 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
2021-06-2854 minDown HomeIntroducing Mr_stop_the_violenceInfluential 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.
2021-06-2143 minDown HomeThe FellasJay and D talk to life long friends Chad Burns and Chris Thomas about whether race ever played a factor in their friendships.
2021-06-1444 minDown HomeUniversal SoulsLegendary 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.
2021-06-0755 minDown HomeRunnin' with the JonesesFormer 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.
2021-05-3136 minDown HomeAmani's JourneyAmani, 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.
2021-05-2442 minDown HomeUnapologetic TruthNova Scotian recording artist Gary Beals talks to Jay and D about what inspired his third album titled "Bleed My Truth"
2021-05-1722 minDown HomeA Look BackJoin Jay and D as they reflect on launching the Down Home podcast and recall some of it's notable moments so far
2021-05-1028 minDown HomeThe North End, part 2In 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
2021-05-0335 minDown HomeThe North End, Part 1Corey 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.
2021-04-2627 minDown HomePart Two: Reflect, Restore, and RedeemIn 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.
2021-04-1944 minDown HomeReflect, Restore, and RedeemTony 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.
2021-04-1239 minDown HomeThe Will to WinJason and Derek talk to former professional basketball player Will Njoku about his Nova Scotian experience and his motivational speaking philosophies.
2021-04-0536 minDown HomeBack in the DayIn 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.
2021-03-2943 minDown HomeThe Hal-town BreakdownThis week Jason and Derek talk to Patty Jones about his early days of Halifax hip-hop, and his activist parents Rocky and Joan Jones.
2021-03-2240 minDown HomeThe Artistry of BlacknessJoin Derek and Jay as they talk to Walter Borden about the origins of his acting career and his early days of activism.
2021-03-1540 minDown HomeRoots, Education and CultureThis week we have a conversation with Ena Maxim about her Scotian roots and systemic racism in education.
2021-03-0838 minDown HomeA Scotian living in AmericaJay and D have a conversation with Jay's brother, Corey Skinner, about his perspective of being a Black Canadian living in the United States.
2021-03-0136 minDown HomeThis is ThemThis 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
2021-02-2243 minDown HomeHere versus There part 2In this episode Jay and D continue their conversation with Kevin Yarde about systemic racism here in Canada.
2021-02-1528 minDown HomeThis is UsJason and Derek talk about their history and Scotian experience.
2021-02-0833 minDown HomeHere versus There part 1Jay and D talk to long time friend, Kevin Yarde, about systemic racism here in Canada.
2021-02-0826 minDown HomeDown Home Podcast is Coming Soon!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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