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 #community #inclusion

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 and love.

In this episode the three of them talk about their experiences growing up in modest low income households.

#lifelessons #humble #novascotiastrong #community #friends

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 #blackhistorymonth

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 #food

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.

Jay and D discuss the Jamaican Maroons and their brief history in Nova Scotia

#blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryiscanadianhistory #blackhistory

Jay and D talk about the impact The Book of Negroes has on Black History

#blackhistorymonth #novascotia #canadianhistory

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

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 found in the episode list.

#GEC #poet #socialjustice # #poetlaureate #UofT #orderofcanada

disclaimer: the opinions expressed by guests are not necessarily the opinions of the Down Home podcast