SIO_EP03 “EL JONES”

 In Episode 3 of Stories from the Inside Out, we speak with poet, activist, journalist, educator, and prison justice advocate, El Jones. El walks us through evidence of systemic racism both inside and outside of the carceral system, and how it’s harming Black communities. Centering on community care, El shares solutions and provides perspective, challenging us to reflect on our own inner biases and judgement. Also highlighted are historical contributions of African Nova Scotians in Canada, their history of organizing, and the legacy of generational Black resilience.

Hosted by Scott Clyke

Technical production and editing by Scott Clyke and Milo Johnson

Pre-production and logistics by Samm Reid, Amanda Maxwell, Svens Telemaque, Ashley Montgomery, Monique Barling

Music by Milo Johnson

Recorded at Breakglass Studios and 7176EAST in Montreal, Quebec

Mixed by Christopher Vincent

Heartfelt acknowledgement and thanks to all who shared their story or participated in interviews making this project a reality including Kiyha Schrouder, Oswald Wyke, Ted Rutland, El Jones, Tara Haynes, Denise Brend, Justin Estwick, Nora Demnati, Marvin Jarette, Quincey Campbell,  Leucherin Blackman, Marie Livia Beauge, Markus Smith, Volta Collective and Aishah Seivwright. Thanks to CBC Montreal for their continued support

Black Legal Action Fund https://destabyn.org/know-your-rights/ Desta Black Community Network https://destabyn.org/

This project was made possible by the generous support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Anti-Racism Action Program.