Down Home
Jason Jones and Derek Wyse
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S6E103 Before Freedom: Black Stories from Pre-1834 Canada
De Costa and Le Jeaune stand as two of the earliest recorded figures in Black Canadian history—names that surface in the archives long before Canada was even Canada. Their stories take us back to a…
S6E102 Uncomfortable Truths - Reacting to The Color of Fear
In this episode Jay and I are diving into The Color of Fear, a 1993 documentary that brings together a group of men from different racial backgrounds for an unfiltered, and often uncomfortable,…
S6E101 Jay and D react to their ancestry DNA results
For this milestone episode, we’re turning the lens inward—getting as personal as it gets. This is who we are… literally. In this episode we’re breaking down our ancestral DNA—what we found, what…
S6E100 Polite Racism: The Foundation of Canada’s Immigration System Exposed
In the early 20th century, behind the language of nation-building and progress, Canada quietly built barriers — policies designed not to include, but to exclude. In this episode, we uncover the story…
S6E99 75 Klansmen
It’s February 28th 1930, A biter cold night in Oakville Ontario Canada. The streets are quiet—still—until the sound begins. A Slow. Rhythmic. Sound of Boots striking pavement. 75 men are marching…
S6E98 James Baldwin
One of the most powerful voices in twentieth-century literature and social commentary, James Baldwin spent his life confronting America with its deep contradictions surrounding ethnicity. Through…
S6E97 Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker rose to international fame as a dancer, singer, and stage performer, dazzling audiences with her charisma and electric performances. But her story goes beyond the…
S6E96 Escaping Jim Crow: Black Life in Paris After the Great War
When World War I ended, thousands of Black American soldiers faced a question that went beyond simply returning home. For many, the Great War had been a fight for freedom in more ways than one. Yes,…
S6E95 Assata Shakur
Assata Shakur was a political activist who looked at a society built on inequality and chose resistance over silence. Her story is one of confrontation, exile, and survival—and it forces us to ask a…
S6E94 Otis Blackwell: The King maker
Arguably one of the most iconic recording artists of the 1950s and ’60s, Elvis Presley was a trailblazer—his voice, his movement, and his presence redefining popular music, earning him the title King…
S6E93 Escape to Mexico, Underground Railroad South
While the Underground Railroad pointed north, there was another route to freedom—south into Mexico. After winning independence from Spain in 1821, Mexico passed what historians describe as radical…
S6E92 Henry "Box" Brown
In 1849, a Black man climbed into a wooden box—three feet long, two feet wide, and made his way to freedom twenty‑seven hours later. #blackhistorymonth #canadianhistory #bhms…
S5E91 When Justice Got It Wrong: The wrongful convictions of Leighton Hay and Raymond Flanks
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…
S5E90 What If the Promise Was Kept? - 40 Acres and a Mule
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…
S5E89 Celebrating Black Culture in North America: History, Rhythm, and Pride
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…
S5E88 Framed: How Popular Media Boxes In Black Identity
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…
S5E87 Wiped Off the Map: The Erasure of Black Towns in America
In this episode, Derek and Jay explore predominantly Black towns that were deliberately wiped off the map #TruthInHistory #ForgottenCommunities #BlackTownsMatter #ErasedHistory #blackhistory…
S5E86 Breaking the Ice: The Willie O’Ree Story
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…
S5E85 Global Icons: The Impact of Black Athletes
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…
S5E84 Building Brilliance: grassroots organization in action
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…
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Down Home has published 100 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Documentary, Relationships.
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