Episodes
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
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
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
What If the Promise Was Kept? - 40 Acres and a Mule
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
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
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Celebrating Black Culture in North America: History, Rhythm, and Pride
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
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
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Framed: How Popular Media Boxes In Black Identity
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
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
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Wiped Off the Map: The Erasure of Black Towns in America
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
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
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Breaking the Ice: The Willie O’Ree Story
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
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
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Global Icons: The Impact of Black Athletes
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
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
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Building Brilliance: grassroots organization in action
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
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
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Northern Rhymes: The Rise of Hip Hop in Canada
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
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
Monday Mar 03, 2025
The Evolution of Ghettos: A Hidden History
Monday Mar 03, 2025
Monday Mar 03, 2025
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