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Down Home

Join Jason Jones and Derek Wyse as they have real conversations with their guests about their roots, and the challenges of being a person of colour in Canada.

Society & Culture Relationships Documentary
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
31 minutes
Episodes
92
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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The Black Panthers

The Black Panthers

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 …

00:38:16  |   Mon 25 Mar 2024
Race Riots

Race Riots

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 #chicagoracer…

00:36:56  |   Mon 18 Mar 2024
Preston Strong: The Nova Scotia land title issue

Preston Strong: The Nova Scotia land title issue

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 #…

00:21:37  |   Tue 12 Mar 2024
Canadian Black porters

Canadian Black porters

Jay and D discuss the remarkable legacy of Canadian Black sleeping car porters.

 

 

 

 

#blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistorymonth #canadianhistory #systemicchange #Blackporters …

00:18:30  |   Mon 04 Mar 2024
A Journey Through Black Nova Scotia

A Journey Through Black Nova Scotia

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'…

00:18:09  |   Mon 26 Feb 2024
Systemic Racism in Canada

Systemic Racism in Canada

Jay and D revisit the question of whether systemic racism is an issue in Canada

 

 

 

#antiblackracism #systemicchange #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryisamericanhistory

00:21:20  |   Mon 19 Feb 2024
The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad

Jay and D look at one of the most important aspects of North American Black history. The Underground Railroad.

 

 

 

 

 

#blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistorymonth #canadianhisto…

00:16:00  |   Mon 12 Feb 2024
Slavery in Canada

Slavery in Canada

Jay and D dispel the notion that Canadian history is unmarked by the stain of slavery.

 

 

 

 

#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #canadianblackhistory #novascotia #canad…

00:19:32  |   Mon 05 Feb 2024
Welcome to season 4 of the Down Home Podcast

Welcome to season 4 of the Down Home Podcast

The Canadian experience from two Black men.

00:02:06  |   Sun 04 Feb 2024
Four Things you Don’t Know

Four Things you Don’t Know

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 #s…

00:27:00  |   Wed 05 Jul 2023
The Forgotten Black History of Leslieville

The Forgotten Black History of Leslieville

Jay and D have a conversation with local Toronto historian, Joanne Doucette, about the forgotten Black history of Leslieville

 

 

 

#blackexperience #blackhistoryiseveryday #canadianhistory #novascot…

00:36:05  |   Mon 22 May 2023
The empowering force of words with Joshua ”Scribe” Watkis

The empowering force of words with Joshua ”Scribe” Watkis

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 poem…

00:52:06  |   Mon 08 May 2023
Kurtis Brooks-Lnug

Kurtis Brooks-Lnug

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. 

 

 

00:52:37  |   Mon 01 May 2023
From Nova Scotia to Freetown

From Nova Scotia to Freetown

Jay and D talk about the historic link between Nova Scotia and Freetown Sierra Leone

 

 

#blackhistoryiseveryday #canadianhistory #sierraleone #novascotiastrong #blackexperience #blackexperience

 

00:20:45  |   Mon 24 Apr 2023
D-NO.

D-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.…

00:43:13  |   Mon 17 Apr 2023
Equity and inclusion in education with Tess Porter and Dr. Venus Olla.

Equity 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…

01:01:48  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
Humble Beginnings

Humble Beginnings

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…

00:45:52  |   Mon 20 Mar 2023
Community Mentor and Advocate, Melinda Daye

Community Mentor and Advocate, Melinda Daye

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 l…

00:39:57  |   Mon 13 Mar 2023
Scotian Food with Nigel Finley and Wendie Wilson

Scotian Food with Nigel Finley and Wendie Wilson

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 …

01:00:04  |   Mon 06 Mar 2023
Scribe

Scribe

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.

00:27:33  |   Mon 27 Feb 2023
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