Award winning comedian Twayna Mayne joined us to discuss the craft of (sociological) comedy writing and her lived experience and reflections of transracial adoption. 

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E134 Twayna Mayne: Sociological comedy & transracial adoption

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Pablo gives an overview of the land rights victory won by the Maya people in the Caribbean Court of Justice, Indigenous governance, and the complexities of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/mayaleadersofsouthernbelize/?locale=en_GB
 
These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, and self-determination in the Caribbean. Rooted in a convivial spirit of creative resistance and collective healing, each guest shares insights into the region’s lasting legacies of colonialism as a means of confronting and ultimately ending the enduring aftermaths of empire.Guest co-producers, Levi Gahman, Johannah-Rae Reyes, Adaeze Greenidge



Episode 9: The Maya Land Struggle with Pablo Mis

In this episode, Kim shares her research on Garifuna resistance to land privatisation and dispossession in Honduras. The conversation also illustrates the significance of ancestral memory and cultural survival.
 
Link: https://www.escr-net.org/member/organizacion-fraternal-negra-hondurena-ofraneh
 
These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, and self-determination in the Caribbean. Rooted in a convivial spirit of creative resistance and collective healing, each guest shares insights into the region’s lasting legacies of colonialism as a means of confronting and ultimately ending the enduring aftermaths of empire.Guest co-producers, Levi Gahman, Johannah-Rae Reyes, Adaeze Greenidge





Episode 8: Garifuna Resistance with Kimberly Palmer

Ian provides an overview of his research/activism on the realities and challenges of Deaf people in the Caribbean. He also provides insight into the colonial politics of sign language.
 
Link: https://newsday.co.tt/2023/12/30/deaf-activist-ian-dhanoola-wins-hard-head-award/
 
These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, and self-determination in the Caribbean. Rooted in a convivial spirit of creative resistance and collective healing, each guest shares insights into the region’s lasting legacies of colonialism as a means of confronting and ultimately ending the enduring aftermaths of empire. Guest co-producers, Levi Gahman, Johannah-Rae Reyes, Adaeze Greenidge





Episode 7: Deaf Inclusion and Activism Ian Dhanoolal

In this episode, Tivia discusses her research with migrant women on borders and (non)belonging in the Caribbean, as well as the power relations and political economy of intra-regional movement.
 
Link: https://www.tiviacollins.com/
 
These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, and self-determination in the Caribbean. Rooted in a convivial spirit of creative resistance and collective healing, each guest shares insights into the region’s lasting legacies of colonialism as a means of confronting and ultimately ending the enduring aftermaths of empire.Guest co-producers, Levi Gahman, Johannah-Rae Reyes, Adaeze Greenidge





Episode 6: Migration and Belonging with Tivia Collins

In this episode, Rae offers both personal and political insight into the realities, struggles, and forms of trauma and dehumanisation experienced by queer and trans people across the Caribbean.
 
Link: https://caisott.org/meet-our-team/#:~:text=Rae%20Alibey%20(she/her)
 
These episodes feature activists and scholars who are on the frontlines of grassroots struggles for dignity, justice, and self-determination in the Caribbean. Rooted in a convivial spirit of creative resistance and collective healing, each guest shares insights into the region’s lasting legacies of colonialism as a means of confronting and ultimately ending the enduring aftermaths of empire.Guest co-producers, Levi Gahman, Johannah-Rae Reyes, Adaeze Greenidge





E134 Twayna Mayne: Sociological comedy & transracial adoption

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