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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 Background01:00 Shawn Smith's Background and Motivation behind Loyalist Connections Creative Society 02:20 Graham Nickerson's Background and Research03:40 Challenges and Systemic Issues in Education06:18 Community Connections and Support08:41 Libation Ceremony and Its Significance18:06 Q&A Session: Black History and Education29:19 Exploring Historical Sites in Nova Scotia30:22 Mass Exodus of Black People in Nova Scotia31:26 Economic and Social Challenges37:29 Influential Black Figures in Music39:42 Bob Marley's Inspiration and Podcast Innovations40:57 No.2 Construction Battalion 51:02 Activism and Pan Africanism53:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
