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.…

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 #marchonwashingtonBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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…

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 #antiblackBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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 #downhomeBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Jay and D discuss the remarkable legacy of Canadian Black sleeping car porters. #blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistorymonth #canadianhistory #systemicchange #Blackporters #everymonthisbhm #365blackhistory #12monthsofblackhistoryBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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…

Jay and D revisit the question of whether systemic racism is an issue in Canada #antiblackracism #systemicchange #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryisamericanhistoryBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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 #undergroundBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Jay and D dispel the notion that Canadian history is unmarked by the stain of slavery. #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #canadianblackhistory #novascotia #canadianhistoryBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

The Canadian experience from two Black men.By Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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 #blackhistoryiseverydayBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Jay and D have a conversation with local Toronto historian, Joanne Doucette, about the forgotten Black history of Leslieville #blackexperience #blackhistoryiseveryday #canadianhistory #novascotiastrong #indigenousBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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 #anthropologyBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Jay and D talk about the historic link between Nova Scotia and Freetown Sierra Leone #blackhistoryiseveryday #canadianhistory #sierraleone #novascotiastrong #blackexperience #blackexperienceBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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 #c…

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…

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…

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 #foodBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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.By Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Jay and D discuss the Jamaican Maroons and their brief history in Nova Scotia #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryiscanadianhistory #blackhistoryBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Jay and D talk about the impact The Book of Negroes has on Black History #blackhistorymonth #novascotia #canadianhistoryBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Jay and D are joined by personal trainer and actor, Garfield Watson, to talk about Legendary boxer Sam Langford.By Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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…

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 #orderofcanadaBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Jay and D have a conversation with educator Rachael Myette about her successful integration of social advocacy in her classroomBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Jay and D review the life of legendary boxer George Dixon #scotianlegend #boxinglegend #boxinghistory #boxingBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Homegrown hip hop artists J-Bru and his son Levon take us through their Scotian journey. #LevonThePrinceBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Nicole Johnson, host of the community radio show A Seat At The Table, shares her Scotian story with Jay and DBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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…

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 2022By Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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…

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.By Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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/By Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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 …

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 #africannovascotiaBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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…

“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…

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.By Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Jay and D talk with Errol Sharpe about diversity in Canadian publishing, and his years spent in the North End of Halifax.By Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

Jays sister's join the Down Home podcast to talk about navigating race while working in education.By Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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.caBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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…

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.By Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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.By Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

In this wide ranging conversation John Orpheus talks about his inspiration for his recently published book Saga Boy and the Accompanying album Saga KingBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse

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'sBy Jason Jones and Derek Wyse