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The Black Hum

The Black Hum

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What if you were sent to war with a shovel and pickaxe, in lieu of a gun? In 1914, the world was at war. Thousands of Canadian men rushed to their local enlistment centres, eager to join the fight. But, when Black men went to enlist, they were turned away. It was "a white man's war," they were told. Canada didn't want a "checkerboard army." What followed is a story of rejection and resilience, and of service in the face of bigotry.


Join us as we explore the remarkable history of No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s only all-Black battalion during the First World War, uncovering their legacy, contributions, and the untold stories of Black Canadian soldiers in our latest podcast on military history, diversity, and heritage.


*Download our Discussing Questions for your class*


Written & Hosted by Cindy Charles

Produced by Ryan Barnett & Cindy Charles


A Knockabout Media Production

This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    • The Black Hum : The History and Legacy of Canada's All-Black Battalion
      Oct 29 2024

      In 1914, the world was at war. Thousands of Canadian men rushed to their local enlistment centres, eager to join the fight. But, when Black men went to enlist, they were turned away. It was "a white man's war," they were told. Canada didn't want a "checkerboard army." What followed is a story of rejection and resilience, and of service in the face of bigotry.


      From Knockabout Media, this is The Black Hum, a new 3-part series on the history and legacy of Canada's first all-Black battalion. First episode drops November 11.


      Written & Hosted by Cindy Charles

      Produced by Ryan Barnett & Cindy Charles


      A Knockabout Media Production | Funded by Veterans Affairs Canada


      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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      1 min
    • Service Denied
      Nov 11 2024

      Why did Canada not want a so-called "checkerboard army"? In 1914, the Canadian government called on all able-bodied men to serve their country in the Great War. However, when Black men went to enlist, they were turned away. In this first episode in our new series, we look at those early years of the war, when Black Canadians found themselves having to fight for the right to fight.


      Join us as we explore the remarkable history of No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s only all-Black battalion during the First World War, uncovering their legacy, contributions, and the untold stories of Black Canadian soldiers in our latest podcast on military history, diversity, and heritage.


      *Download our Discussing Questions for your class*


      Written & Hosted by Cindy Charles

      Produced by Ryan Barnett & Cindy Charles

      Voice Director Sonia Gemmiti

      Recorded by Tyler Rauman

      This series features interviews with Lt. Jerome Downey, Sgt. Craig Smith, Douglas Ruck, and Lindsay Ruck.

      Additional voices by Keith Francis & Matthew Barnett


      A Knockabout Media Production

      This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program.


      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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      20 min
    • The Notes of Endurance
      Nov 18 2024

      If you were once rejected, would you still want to serve? It's 1915, and the Canadian Expeditionary Forces are taking heavy casualties. The growing need for more recruits leads Canadian military leadership to turn toward the very men they had previously barred from service.


      Join us as we explore the remarkable history of No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s only all-Black battalion during the First World War, uncovering their legacy, contributions, and the untold stories of Black Canadian soldiers in our latest podcast on military history, diversity, and heritage.


      *Download our Discussion Questions for your class*


      Written & Hosted by Cindy Charles

      Produced by Ryan Barnett & Cindy Charles

      Voice Director Sonia Gemmiti

      Recorded by Tyler Rauman

      This series features interviews with Lt. Jerome Downey, Sgt. Craig Smith, Douglas Ruck, and Lindsay Ruck.

      Additional voices by Keith Francis & Matthew Barnett

      Featuring "I Want to Be Ready" & "Live a-Humble" by the Tuskegee Institute Singers


      A Knockabout Media Production

      This podcast was made possible thanks to funding from Veterans Affairs Canada’s Commemorative Partnership Program.


      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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      22 min
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