In this episode, we delve into Caribbean history with Retired History Professor Candice Goucher, who discusses her book "Congotay! Congotay! A Global History of Caribbean Food." We explore how food intertwines with identity, heritage, and the impact of colonialism on Caribbean culture. Candice shares engaging stories and perspectives that illuminate the significance of Caribbean food traditions in understanding family history and cultural heritage. Join us as we uncover the rich tapestry of Caribbean ancestry through the lens of food, heritage, and community.

Dr. Candice Goucher was Professor of History and co-directs the Collective for Social and Environmental Justice at Washington State University, Vancouver, where she has taught since Fall of 2000. Previously she chaired the Black Studies Department at Portland State University, in Portland, Oregon.

Trained as a historian and archaeologist, she has conducted research in West Africa, the Caribbean, Mauritius, and the Northwest.

Book: 

https://www.amazon.ca/Congotay-History-Caribbean-Candice-2013-12-29/dp/B01K3R5N6U

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