In this episode, we delve into an important aspect of Caribbean history with Dudley McLean II, who discusses his thought-provoking article for the Jamaica Observer, "Blacks Owned Slaves." This conversation unpacks the complexities of heritage and family history within the context of colonialism, revealing how these narratives have shaped modern Jamaican identity. 

Join us as we explore the realities of Black ancestry, the legacies of colonialism, and the often-overlooked stories surrounding slavery in Jamaica. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in family genealogy and understanding the intricacies of Caribbean heritage. 

Article: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/the-agenda/jamaica-s-best-kept-secret-blacks-owned-slaves_183096

                                                                                                                              Dudley Constantine McLean II is the founder and the executive director of Associación de dabate Xaymaca (AdebateX), which convenes debating in Spanish for high schools. He was formerly employed by OGM Integrated Communications (2003-2005) and The Marketing Counselors Ltd. (2005-2007) as a Media Planner and Speech Writer. Mr. McLean received his education at New Bridge Preparatory, deCarteret College and Church Teachers’ College: Mandeville, where he specialized in English Literature and Religious Education. In October 2002, he graduated from the University of the West Indies [Cave Hill, Barbados] with a Second Class Honours Degree in Theology, becoming the first Jamaican student to read for a degree at the historic Anglican Theological College of the West Indies, Codrington College, since 1860. As a publisher, Mr. McLean published under the Laudate Dominum label, Death of a Village—The Story of St. Simons by Barbadian, Dr. Lionel Harcourt Smith (2002)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Follow                                                                                                               Twitter:@Eppinghall                                                               Instagram:@berkshirhalleppingpress                                                                      Workbook: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/wendy-aris/genealogy-workbook/paperback/product-88wyv4.html?page=1&pageSize=4                                                                                                                                                                 Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2zQefSvCUk                                                #history #jamaicanhistory #jamaicapodcast #colonialism #caribbean history #familyhistory #familygenealogy #heritage #ColonialHistory #JamaicanHistory #CaribbeanHistory #AtlanticWorld #PostColonialStudies #HistoryMatters #CaribbeanAncestry #KnowYourRoots #AncestryResearch #DiasporaStories #HeritageMatters #AfricanDiaspora #BlackHistory #RaceAndHistory #OurAncestors #LegacyAndIdentity #UncoveringHistory #HistoryPodcast #GenealogyPodcast #LearnYourHistory #ResearchYourRoots #PodcastCommunity #LivingHistory