In this episode I speak with Professor Keja Valens in regard to the online exhibit on Provisions.

Bio:

KEJA VALENS is a professor of English at Salem State University. She has published numerous works on Caribbean literature, women’s history, sexuality and diasporic identity, including the books Desire between Women in Caribbean Literature and Querying Consent: Beyond Permission and Refusal. https://nehcaribbean.domains.uflib.ufl.edu/tag/keja-valens/

Provisions Exhibit - Online

http://di.salemstate.edu/provisions/exhibits

Book: Feb 2024 - Release

https://www.indigo.ca/fr-ca/culinary-colonialism-caribbean-cookbooks-and-recipes-for-national-independence/9781978829541.html

Provisions Cookbook

https://www.amazon.ca/Provisions-Caribbean-Cooking-150-Vegetarian-Recipes/dp/0738234672

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In this episode, I speak with Daniel Livesay about his enlightening book, "Children of Uncertain Fortune," which reveals aspects of Caribbean history that are often overlooked, particularly the lives of mixed-race individuals during slavery. This narrative sheds light on a complex and nuanced chapter of our heritage that is rarely acknowledged in mainstream historical discourse. We delve into how these individuals navigated their realities and the impact of colonial laws and wills on their stories. Personally, my own genealogy traces similar narratives explored in the book, adding a personal touch to our discussion about family genealogy and the rich tapestry of Caribbean heritage.

Bio:

Daniel Livesay is a scholar of Early American and Atlantic History. His work examines the intersection of race, family, and slavery in North America and the Caribbean. He teaches courses on slavery, Native American history, the history of the family, revolutions, and racial ideologies in the Americas. Currently, Professor Livesay is completing work on a manuscript that analyzes what life was like for elderly enslaved people in Virginia and Jamaica. This research explores how old workers were instrumental to the plantation culture and economy, as well as to broader cultural conceptions of slavery during the era of abolition.

Book: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469634432/children-of-uncertain-fortune/

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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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In this episode, explore the importance of family genealogy in understanding our personal and collective Caribbean heritage. Join Katrina Burchell, CEO of the Pernicious Anemia Society, as we discuss how this hereditary condition impacted her family's history, connecting it to broader themes of Caribbean colonization and identity. Through her story, we uncover essential aspects of Caribbean history and how genetics plays a role in shaping our narratives. Whether you're tracing your roots or learning about the intersection of health and heritage, this episode offers valuable insights into the stories that bind us to our ancestral past.

Website: https://pernicious-anaemia-society.org/

Symptoms Checklist https://pernicious-anaemia-society.org/articles/symptom-checklist/

Contact

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pernicious-anaemia-society/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePerniciousAnaemiaSociety/

Twitter/X : https://twitter.com/PASOC

Articles: https://pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/pernicious-anaemia-recognition-diagnosis-and-management

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https://www.youtube.com/@UCLbT-NRw8llMmCaCvu8EgJw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pernicious_anaemia_society/?hl=en

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#history #jamaicanhistory #caribbeanhistory #caribbeangenealogy #caribbeanfamilyhistory #perniciousanemia #b12deficiency #vitaminb12deficiency #genealogyresearch #patientcare #patientadvocacy #patientadvocate #bloodline

In this episode, we dive into Duppy Stories with co-founders Dr. Judith Bruce-Golding and Sue Brown. This podcast explores the significant connection between these traditional Caribbean stories and our ancestry, notably the influence of colonialism on our collective heritage. Duppy Stories examines the origins of African and Caribbean narratives, their rich spirituality, and their profound effect on contemporary storytelling. Funded by the Arts Council England, we commissioned original works from the diaspora, embarking on a journey to reconnect with our family genealogy and cultural roots.

WebSite https://www.duppystories.co.uk/

Press Release https://issuu.com/nakuona/docs/duppy_stories_2022_press_release_

#history #jamaicanhistory #caribbeanhistory #caribbeangenealogy #caribbeanfamilyhistory #caribbeanfolklore #africanfolklore #colonialism #heritage #familyhistory

In this episode, we delve into the innovative We Are Here application designed to preserve family history and enhance Caribbean genealogy. Join me as I speak with the creators of this groundbreaking app that allows users to store their family heritage and conduct thorough research into their ancestral roots. Launching at the end of 2023, the We Are Here application is set to become an essential resource for anyone interested in uncovering their family's past and understanding the broader implications of colonialism on Caribbean history.

Landing Page to Sign up

https://for-customers.com/wearehere/

This will be a tiered subscription model

#familyhistoryresearch #familyhistory #recordingmemories #familygenealogy #heritage

In this intriguing episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris delves into Caribbean folklore with a focus on "The Duppy Ah Come," a story that explores the intersections of Caribbean history and cultural beliefs. Join Wendy as she speaks with Emma Kathryn from Nottinghamshire, UK, to uncover the meanings behind this folklore and its implications for understanding colonialism's influence on Caribbean identity. Learn how family history and heritage are woven into these narratives, shedding light on the often-overlooked stories that shaped the Caribbean and its diverse communities. Whether you are tracing your ancestral roots or simply curious about Caribbean culture, this episode provides insights into the complex tapestry of Caribbean genealogy and storytelling.                                                                                                                                                                        Emma Kathryn (Nottinghamshire, UK) is a staff writer at Witch Way Magazine, The House of Twigs blog, Stone, Root, and Bone blog, the Spiral Nature blog, and Gods & Radicals. She hosts Wild Witch Podcast and has spoken at several UK Pagan events, including Magickal Women Conference in London.

Visit her online                                                        www.EmmaKathrynWildWitchcraft.com                                                                       Book:                                                                                    https://www.amazon.ca/Season-Songs-Rediscovering-Cycles-Nature/dp/0738771171

Article: https://abeautifulresistance.org/site/2021/5/14/caribbean-folklore-the-duppy-ah-come

Podcast - Wild Witch

https://open.spotify.com/show/4jF8ss1FTjDZqkWZdzevQe

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https://linktr.ee/emmakathryn

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#history #jamaicanhistory #jamaicapodcast #History #CaribbeanFolklore #CaribbeanHistory #SlaveHistory #JamaicaHistory #colonialism #heritage #familyhistory

In this episode, we delve into the names of enslaved Africans as recorded on baptism and slave registers, exploring their significance within Caribbean history and family genealogy. Professor Kwasi Konadu joins us to discuss the meanings behind these names and their representations of African identity in the Caribbean context. Join us as we uncover the importance of these names in understanding both heritage and the legacies of colonialism. This episode offers valuable insights into the overlapping narratives of personal and collective family histories, shedding light on the cultural heritage of the Caribbean.

Professor Kwasi Konadu -                                                                                              Bio

Kwasi Konadu is an author, scholar, educator, writer, editor, and historian.

Currently Kwasi Konadu is John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Endowed Chair and Professor at Colgate University, where he teaches courses in African history and on worldwide African histories and cultures. With extensive archival and field research in West Africa, Europe, Brazil, the Caribbean, and North America, his writings focus on African and African diasporic histories, as well as major themes in world history. He is the author of Our Own Way in This Part of the World: Biography of an African Community, Culture, and Nation (Duke University Press, 2019), (with Clifford Campbell) The Ghana Reader: History, Culture, Politics (Duke University Press, 2016), Transatlantic Africa, 1440-1888 (Oxford University Press, 2014), The Akan Diaspora in the Americas (Oxford University Press, 2010), among other books.

A father foremost, Konadu is also a healer (Tanɔ ɔbosomfoɔ) who studied with his grandfather in Jamaica and then in Takyiman (central Ghana) as well as a publisher of scholarly books about African world histories and cultures through Diasporic Africa Press. His life work is devoted to knowledge production and the worldwide communities and struggles of peoples of African ancestry.

Website: https://kwasikonadu.info/

Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Transatlantic-Africa-1440-1888-Kwasi-Konadu/dp/0199764875

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In this episode, we delve into the pivotal topic of emancipation and the apprenticeship system in the British Caribbean with Dr. Dexter Gabriel. Discover how these historical processes shaped Caribbean history and influenced family genealogy throughout the region. Dr. Gabriel sheds light on the lasting legacies of colonialism and discusses the importance of understanding our heritage as we explore the interconnectedness of our family histories and national identities. Join us for an enlightening conversation that highlights the untold stories of resilience and transformation in Caribbean communities.

Article:

https://www.readex.com/readex-report/issues/volume-14-issue-1/envisaging-freedom-eve-emancipation-british-caribbean-1833

Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Jubilees-Experiment-Abolitionism-Slaveries-Emancipation/dp/1108845509

Ph.D. Stony Brook University, 2016

Research Specialities: Black Atlantic, Slavery, Abolition and Emancipation, Post-emancipation Societies, and Slavery in Popular Culture

Dr. Dexter Gabriel earned his B.A. in history from Texas State University-San Marcos, an M.A. in history also from Texas State University-San Marcos, and his Ph.D. in history from Stony Brook University-New York. His research interests include the history of bondage, resistance, and freedom in the Black Atlantic, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to slavery within popular culture and media. His current research explores British Emancipation in the Anglo-Caribbean and its impact on abolitionist strategies in nineteenth-century North America. His work has been translated into the social arena through panel discussions, lectures, articles, and interviews as diverse as the Federal Reserve Bank of Virginia to Voice of America, BBC America, and elsewhere.

He is jointly-appointed faculty with the History Department.

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In this episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris interviews Lanre Tunji-Ajayi, the CEO of the Sickle Cell Anemia Association of Ontario. They explore the significance of hereditary conditions like sickle cell anemia within the context of Caribbean history and family heritage. Understanding how genetics affect Caribbean families provides essential insights into our shared history and cultural identity. Join us as we navigate the intersection of health, ancestry, and the impact of colonialism on our family histories. This episode uncovers the importance of preserving family genealogy amidst the challenges posed by genetic conditions, offering a unique perspective on the narratives that shape our understanding of heritage.

Website: https://sicklecellanemia.ca/

October 2023 Marathon: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/65909/2023-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/fundraising-organization/46852

Blood Partner: https://sicklecellanemia.ca/be-our-blood-partner

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