On the 30th November 2021, Barbados transitioned from a constitutional monarchy to a presidential republic. Is this the beginning of the end for the Commonwealth? How will Barbados make its mark on the global stage? Tracy DW shares her learning journey about the island and some of the connections within its colonial past.

You can also visit http://storiestobetolled.com for the learning journey and poetic narrative 'CaribbeanRush' where Tracy shares her perspective on England's first encounter with the Caribbean.

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Caribbean Rush

The link below also offers more thoughts and reflections about the event:

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/prince-charles-barbados-speech-slavery-reparations-b1966880.html

Through her podcasts, Tracy DW promotes a global approach to understanding history and invites you to share her learning journey about Britain's colonial past. She asks the question 'History is...a matter of fact or perspective?' and invites you as the listener to explore possible answers.

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