In this episode, Shawn Smith and Graham Nickerson of the Loyalist Connections Creative Society partner with the South Shore Multicultural Association to host "Around the Table," a dinner series designed to foster meaningful connections within our community and highlight African Nova Scotian culinary and history.
The episode also features dinner by R&B Kitchen and a detailed discussion of the No.2 Construction Battalion's historical significance, libation rituals, and community activism against racist portrayals in the media. This session is rich with personal anecdotes, academic insights, and interactive Q&A about Black history in Nova Scotia.
00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 01:00 Shawn Smith's Background and Motivation behind Loyalist Connections Creative Society 02:20 Graham Nickerson's Background and Research 03:40 Challenges and Systemic Issues in Education 06:18 Community Connections and Support 08:41 Libation Ceremony and Its Significance 18:06 Q&A Session: Black History and Education 29:19 Exploring Historical Sites in Nova Scotia 30:22 Mass Exodus of Black People in Nova Scotia 31:26 Economic and Social Challenges 37:29 Influential Black Figures in Music 39:42 Bob Marley's Inspiration and Podcast Innovations 40:57 No.2 Construction Battalion 51:02 Activism and Pan Africanism 53:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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