Episode 5- Jamaica Kincaid: ‘The Au Pair From Up Here; Jamaica in Antigua?’

Elaine Potter Richardson became known as Jamaica Kincaid partly so that the people of Antigua (where she was born and raised) wouldn’t know she was writing and described the change as a “way to do things without being the same person who couldn’t do them- the same person who had all these weights”. On today’s episode, we discuss her remarkable life and outstanding literary achievements.

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Episode 4- Bertil Fox: ‘A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Brutal Bertil’

During the 70s and 80s, Bertil Fox was a prolific bodybuilder, bagging Mr. Universe twice as well as securing a top 5 finish in Mr. Olympia. “Brutal Bertil” as he was called, was not without controversy however later on he was implicated in a double murder after returning to St. Kitts (where he was born). This became a case that gripped the world and led to some fascinating humanitarian discussions about the death penalty. On today’s episode, we take a look at his life.

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Entry A-03: Sir Arthur Lewis: ‘Currency Meets History; Who’s That Guy In Your Pocket?’

Sir Arthur Lewis was a Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist who was born and raised in St. Lucia. He was a particularly interesting individual and a prodigy from an early age. On today’s episode, we cover how Lewis broke down the racial and economic barriers of his time with his sheer brilliance.

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Entry A-02: Sidney Poitier ‘From Negro Media to Just…Media’

Sidney Poitier was one of the most groundbreaking actors in history. Hailing from the Bahamas, h.  was the first black actor to receive an Academy award and became a star in American movies and plays which went against racial stereotypes, making black actors more respected in mainstream roles. On today’s episode we chronicle his life, achievements and his unique journey to the big screen.

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The Island Archives Podcast is an audio series created to honor the Caribbean heroes and sheroes of the past and present, and highlight their immeasurable contributions in different areas and disciplines.  The goal is to feature their achievements by retelling their stories in an interesting engaging and insightful way, by blending humor, history, and highlights.

We love those, "Ah ha" moments that inspire thoughts such as "Oh wow", and "I didn't know that", and especially the good ole', " I need find out more". So join us as enter the archives where we curate culture one entry at a time.

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Entry A-01: Livingstone Bramble: ‘Float Like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bramble’

Livingstone Bramble was a WBA lightweight champion born in St. Kitts. In 1984, he beat Ray “Boom-Boom” Mancini in a bout in which he was the HEAVY underdog. Bramble claimed that he beat Mancini with his mind before his fists, showing up at the pre-match press conference with a skull, a voodoo doll and his old basketball coach dressed up as a witch doctor. We discuss his exploits on today’s episode.

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