Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
By Alexandria Miller
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Are you passionate about Caribbean history, its diverse culture, and its impact on the world? Join Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture as we explore the rich tapestry of Caribbean stories told through the eyes of its people – historians, artists, experts, and enthusiasts who share empowering facts about the region’s past, present, and future. Strictly Facts is a biweekly podcast, hosted by Alexandria Miller, that delves deep into the heart and soul of the Caribbean, celebrating its vibrant heritage, widespread diaspora, and the stories that shaped it. Through this immersive journey into the Caribbean experience, this educational series empowers, elevates, and unifies the Caribbean, its various cultures, and its global reach across borders.
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Banking on Community: The Caribbean's Alternative Economy with Dr. Caroline Shenaz Hossein
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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How One Pregnant Woman Helped Lead a Revolution: The Story of Lumina Sophie
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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A Brief History of the West India Regiments with Isaac Crichlow
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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How Faith Built Bridges for Black Unity in the Guianas with Dr. Briana Royster
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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The Legacy of Jose 'Cha Cha' Jimenez: The Young Lords' Path of Radical Action
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Celebrating Milestones and Hidden Histories for the New Year!
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Art and Heritage of the Cayman Islands with Maia Muttoo
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Tracing Ancestral Threads: A Journey from the West to Sierra Leone with Alya Harding
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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The Multinational Identities & Impact of Caribbean Icons
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Exploring Aruba: Cultural Resilience, Autonomy, and Identity with Dr Gregory Richardson
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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The Hidden Leaders of Martinique's Schools with Nora Eguienta
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Rhythms of St. Kitts and Nevis: The Evolution of Wylers and Caribbean Music with Dr. Jessica Swanston Baker
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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The Sociology of Trinidad and Tobago's National Development with Dr. Zophia Edwards
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Crossover with Carry On Friends: Martine Powers on Creating ‘The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop’
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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The Dominican Republic's Restoration Day: Reclaiming Independence and Shaping National Identity
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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*Throwback* Big People Tings: The Life and Legacy of Claudia Jones
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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The Legacy of the Negritude Movement and Black Women’s Activism in the French Caribbean with Dr. Sanyu Mulira
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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From Soup Joumou to Flying Fish & Cou-Cou: Exploring Caribbean Food Stories through Haitian and Bajan Cuisine
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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From Mofongo to Sancocho: Caribbean Food Stories in the Hispanic Caribbean with Dr. Mónica Ocasio Vega
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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From Jerk to Pepper Pot: Caribbean Food Stories from Jamaica, Guyana, and Trinidad & Tobago
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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The Producer's Perspective: History and Heritage in Caribbean Podcasting with Kerry-Ann Reid-Brown
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May 29, 2024 |
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The Return of the Jamaican Giant Galliwasp: A Tale of Cultural Heritage and Reparations with Dr. Shani Roper
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May 15, 2024 |
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Shaping Identity and Preserving Heritage: The Evolution of Caribbean Museums with Mr. Kevin Farmer
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May 01, 2024 |
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Language as Liberation: The History of French-based Antillean Kwéyòl with Soir Smith
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Exploring the History and Diversity of Caribbean Sign Languages with Kris M. Ali
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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On the Wrong Side Women's History: Judith Phillip's Role in the Colony of Grenada
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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The Fabric of Words: Caribbean Women Weaving History in Literature with Dr. Warren Harding
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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What's In a Name? Geography, Governance, and the Grit of National Identity
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Navigating the Crossroads of Law, Race, and Sovereignty in Puerto Rico with Dr. Mónica Jiménez
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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The History behind the Guyana-Venezuela Border Dispute
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Embracing Our Legacy and Honoring Ancestral Wisdom: Reflections on Another Year of Strictly Facts
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Caribbean Footprints: Tracing Jamaican Influence in American Culture through the Life of Martha Gayle with Damion R. Evans
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Framing Culture through Caribbean Cinema with Klieon John
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Citizenship through Education and Imperialism in the Dominican Republic with Dr. Alexa Rodriguez
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Education and Empire: Schooling, Colonialism, and Migration, in Britain and the British Caribbean with Deanna Lyncook
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Turtle Soup, Maritime Boundaries, andTurtlemen in the Cayman Islands: An Environmental Odyssey with Dr. Sharika Crawford
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Cuban Domestic Labor: A Complex History Unearthed with Dr Anasa Hicks
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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Exploring Black Women's Impact in Early 20th-Century Cuba with Dr. Takkara Brunson
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Considering Caribbean Students' Experiences with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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A Brief History on Caribbean Myths, Legends, and Folklore with Amanda Alcántara
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Six Moments in Jamaican Sports Her-story for Sixty-one Years of Independence
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Strictly Facts' Scary Caribbean Travel Spots
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Strictly Facts' Summer World Heritage Sites Recommendations
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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A Brief History of GraceKennedy Ltd. in 20th Century Jamaica with Fred W. Kennedy
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Caribbean Music, History and Social Justice with Dr. Danielle Brown
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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The History of Conflict between Haiti and the Dominican Republic Part II: Dominican Statelessness with Dr. Amarilys Estrella and Activist Ana María Belique
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May 31, 2023 |
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The History of Conflict between Haiti and the Dominican Republic Part I
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May 17, 2023 |
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The History of Trade and Trade Law in the Caribbean with Alicia Nicholls
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May 03, 2023 |
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The History of Grenada's Spicemas with Christell Simeon
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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A Brief History of Jamaica's Kendal Railway Tragedy with Beverley East
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Review Session: Caribbean Feminisms
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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A Brief History of Women's History and Feminisms in the Caribbean with Sarah-Anne Gresham
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Consequences of the Environment on Caribbean Education with Dr. Jessica S. Samuel
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Feb 22, 2023 |
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A Brief History of the Two Saint Martins/Sint Maartens
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Queer Activism in the Caribbean with Ryan Persadie
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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New Year, New Episodes!
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Strictly Facts' 2022 Wrap Up
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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The Caribbean Influence on Fashion with Alcot Laing of Rice & Tees
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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A Brief History of Haiti's Battle of Vertières, a Triumph for Human Dignity
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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The 1948 Castries Fire: A Brief History on Disaster and Rebuilding in Colonial St. Lucia with Milt Moise
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Independence and Liberation in 19th Century Cuba Part II with Marley Pulido
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Independence and Liberation in 19th Century Cuba Part I
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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A Brief History of the Irish in Montserrat with Ursula Petula Barzey
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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A Brief History of the West Indian Day Parade
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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A Brief History of Bush Medicine with Dr. Julia S. Jordan-Zachery
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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Carry on Friends: Exploring Dual Citizenship
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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A Brief History of Emancipation in Antigua with Dr. Natasha Lightfoot
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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The History of US Immigration Policies & Caribbean Migration with Joy Charles
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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Puerto Rico's Bomba: A Musical Revolution with Dr. Sarah Bruno
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Strictly Facts' Summer Reading 2022
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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Sir Randol Fawkes & Bahamian Labor History
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Carry On Friends: In Solidarity
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May 18, 2022 |
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Who Are Your National Heroes?
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May 04, 2022 |
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Haiti: The Legacy of the First Black Republic with Dr. Yveline Alexis
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Post-emancipation Migrations in the French Caribbean with Dr. Philippe Zacaïr
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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The History of Jewish-Caribbean Connections in the Caribbean with Ainsley Henriques
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Calypso: The Original Music of the Caribbean with Meagan A. Sylvester - Music Sociologist.Author.Researcher
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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The History of the Garifuna: Indigenous Legacies in the Caribbean with Dr. Paul Joseph López Oro
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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The Aftermath of the Panama Canal with Dr. Khemani Gibson
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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The History of Papiamentu/o in the Dutch Caribbean with Keisha Wiel
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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Happy First Birthday Strictly Facts!
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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The History of Jamaica's Maroons with Chief Richard Currie
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Dec 22, 2021 |
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Celebrating the Holidays in the Caribbean
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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The U.S. Virgin Islands: The History of Danish and US Colonialism with Dr. Hadiya Sewer
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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The History of Belizean Culture and Migration with Dr. Nicole Ramsey
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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The History of the Panama Canal: Reconsidering Race and Borders with Dr. Kaysha Corinealdi
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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The Life and Legacy of the Steppin' Razor: Peter Tosh
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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The History of the Dutch Caribbean Islands with Dr. Margo Groenewoud
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Puerto Rico's Long Fight for Independence with Nina Vazquez
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Colonial Connections: Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Turks & Caicos
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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The History of West Indians in Canada with Dr. Marlene Gaynair
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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The West Indian Federation (1958-1962) with Dr. Patsy Lewis
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Aug 04, 2021 |
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Caribbean Festival Culture: The History behind the Fete with Shauna Rigaud
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Jul 21, 2021 |
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Big People Tings: Claudia Jones
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Let's Chat Caribbean Literature with Desiree C. Bailey
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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Caribbean American Migration
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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Big People Tings: Walter Rodney
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May 26, 2021 |
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The History of Indian Indentureship in the Caribbean with Cristine Khan
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May 12, 2021 |
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Review Session: Our Voices. Our Histories.
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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A History of Caribbean Style with Lauren Baccus
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Apr 14, 2021 |
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Caribbean Languages with Dr. Joseph T. Farquharson
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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A Brief History of Caribbean Religion with Dr. Aliyah Khan
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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The History of Caribbean Immigration
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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The Geography of the Caribbean with Melanie White
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Feb 17, 2021 |
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The Caribbean Oral History Tradition
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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Introducing Strictly Facts
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Jan 16, 2021 |