Episodes
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The War of 1812
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2 days ago
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.
#1812 #warof1812 #blackhistory #canadianhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #novascotia #downhome
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Bayard Rustin
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
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 #marchonwashington
Monday Mar 25, 2024
The Black Panthers
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
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 #karlmarx #blackpower #stokelycarmichael #fredhampton
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Race Riots
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
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 #antiblack
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Preston Strong: The Nova Scotia land title issue
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
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 #downhome
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Canadian Black porters
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Jay and D discuss the remarkable legacy of Canadian Black sleeping car porters.
#blackhistory #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #blackhistorymonth #canadianhistory #systemicchange #Blackporters #everymonthisbhm #365blackhistory #12monthsofblackhistory
Monday Feb 26, 2024
A Journey Through Black Nova Scotia
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
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 #eastpreston #ShaylaMartin
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Systemic Racism in Canada
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Jay and D revisit the question of whether systemic racism is an issue in Canada
#antiblackracism #systemicchange #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryisamericanhistory
Monday Feb 12, 2024
The Underground Railroad
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
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 #underground
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Slavery in Canada
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Jay and D dispel the notion that Canadian history is unmarked by the stain of slavery.
#blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryisamericanhistory #canadianblackhistory #novascotia #canadianhistory