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 Soleil Launière
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.
Oct 29 20241 min