Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast: Explore Caribbean Ancestry & Culture

In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host and Dr. Marva Ferguson delve into the experiences of Jamaican-born adults who migrated to Canada as children, situating their stories within the broader context of Caribbean history and family genealogy. They explore the complex two-step migration process, including the challenges of family separation and reunification, schooling in a new country, experiences of racism, and the lasting emotional and social effects on families. Using personal stories alongside academic research, this episode highlights how physical distance reshapes identity, belonging, and family ties. The conversation also urges the development of historically informed supports and policies to better assist families reunited across borders, reflecting on the importance of heritage and historical context. Listeners interested in Caribbean family history, genealogy, and the legacies of colonialism will find valuable insights and resources in this moving discussion about migration, resilience, and cultural identity. BIO: Dr. Marva Ferguson is a social worker, advocate and educator. A graduate of the University of Calgary, she holds a BSW and MSW in social work specializing in Leadership in the Human Services, certificate in Disaster Management, and trainer/facilitator in Mental Health First Aid and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Marva's current interest is in anti-Black racism, anti-oppression, and critical race theory approaches to social work practice. She encourages students to stay curious and to question knowledge continuously. Marva’s current research interest is in sequence migration with a focus on The Personal Stories of Jamaican Adults who migrated to Canada as Children. Article: https://memorial.scholaris.ca/items/5cf8be72-c9ee-43ea-845d-67d88013f1bc   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)   #CaribbeanDiaspora #MigrationStories #CaribbeanHistory #JamaicanDiaspora #FamilySeparation #ImmigrantStories #BlackDiaspora #DiasporaIdentity #StorytellingMatters #PodcastLife #HistoryPodcast #CaribbeanVoices #Belonging #CulturalIdentity #DisAFiMiHistory

In this episode of Dis A fi mi History Podcast, Jennifer Henczel, founder of the Women Podcasters Network, discusses how podcasting empowers women to share stories and build communities, particularly within the context of heritage and family history. They explore the Network's mission, monetization support, and the People's Choice awards, which teach creators how to engage and rally their audiences effectively. Jennifer also shares her personal journey of resilience and community-building, offering practical tips for starting a podcast and encouraging storytellers to use narrative as a powerful tool for healing and impact. This conversation is a compelling intersection of storytelling, heritage preservation, and empowerment, resonating with anyone interested in Caribbean history and family genealogy.   BIO: Jennifer Henczel is an award winning Podcaster, Author, and Founder of the Vest Lady, Women Podcasters Network, Women Podcasters Awards and Ai Innovators Alliance.   Jennifer Henczel is known for her ability to build thriving, supportive and collaborative communities, and she teaches others how to do the same. Jennifer’s mission is to lift women’s voices and stories globally.   Jennifer has won a number of awards. Most recently, she won the Business Podcast of the Year Award from Podcast Awards for her Women in Podcasting Show, and the Innovator of the Year Award at the Quill Podcast Awards.   Jennifer is the host of 2 podcasts: The Women in Podcasting Show and Inspiring Show Links: https://www.innovators.fm/ https://www.jenniferhenczel.com/ https://www.womenpodcasters.com/   Vote for the Podcast on April 1, 2026 https://www.womenpodcasters.com/wendy-aris   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #WomenPodcasters #PodcastCommunity #WomenInPodcasting #StorytellingMatters #CaribbeanVoices #PodcastLife #ContentCreators #AmplifyVoices #WomenSupportingWomen #PodcastersOfInstagram #Podcaster #podcast #CaribbeanPodcast #Storytelling #WomenVoices

This episode explores the complex intersections of Christianity, colonialism, and slavery in the 17th–18th century Caribbean and Atlantic world. Historian Catherine Gerbner discusses her book, Christian Slavery, shedding light on how baptism and shared worship challenged the institution of slavery and unsettled slaveholders. The episode delves into the legal and racial shifts from identifying freedom by being 'Christian' to being 'white,' and the impactful roles of Quakers, Moravians, and other missionaries in the region. Listeners interested in Caribbean history, family genealogy, and heritage will gain practical guidance on using diverse church and missionary records to uncover hidden stories of faith, resistance, and freedom. This discussion offers valuable tools and perspectives for anyone tracing their ancestral roots and seeking to understand the legacies of colonialism in shaping identity and history in the Atlantic world.   Bio: Katharine Gerbner examines how religion shapes – and is shaped by – race, freedom, and technology. She studies religious practices that have been excluded from traditional definitions of religion and develops multilingual archival strategies to uncover stories that have been marginalized and forgotten. She is the author of Archival Irruptions: Constructing Religion and Criminalizing Obeah in Eighteenth-Century Jamaica (Duke University Press, 2025) and Christian Slavery: Conversion and Race in the Protestant Atlantic World (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2018). She is Associate Professor of History and Director of Religious Studies at the University of Minnesota.   Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Christian-Slavery-Conversion-Protestant-Atlantic-ebook/dp/B07BXDSQ2H?ref_=ast_author_mpb   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #Christianslavery #KatherineGerbner #history #culturalheritage #disafimihistory #caribbeanhistory #heritage #Caribbeanslaveryhistory #religionandslavery #Atlanticworldhistory #Christianityandslavery #Caribbeanhistorypodcast #blackhistory #podcastinterview #Africandiasporareligion #protestant #ProtestantAtlanticworld #barbados #baptism #baptistchurch #baptismandslavery #slaveryhistory #raceandreligionhistory #quakers #colonialCaribbeanhistory #enslaved #enslavedAfricansChristianity

On this episode of the Dis  fi A Fi Mi History Podcast, host and guest Kadeem Leslie dive into vision, ownership, and financial empowerment through the lens of Caribbean family history, heritage, and the enduring impacts of colonialism. Kadeem shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Jamaica to becoming a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and author of Full Money. He explains practical principles like the Full Debt Formula and the three pillars of wealth: business, real estate, and investments. Listeners will discover essential mindset shifts, actionable steps for building generational wealth, and insights drawn from global travel and investing experiences. This episode also emphasizes the importance of men’s emotional health in achieving financial success. Tune in for a rich conversation that connects Caribbean heritage and family genealogy with modern financial strategies, alongside Kadeem’s upcoming book launch on March 18, 2026.   Bio: Kadeem Leslie is a global entrepreneur, world traveler, real estate investor, bestselling author, speaker, and educator on financial freedom. He is the author of bestseller, Full Student: How I Run a Six-Figure Business and Still Get Straight A’s, a book built from years of research, experience, and systems that help students and professionals optimize learning, income, and life design. His work challenges people to live a FULL life — maximizing time, impact, health, earnings, relationships, and joy every year. Full Money is the second book in the FULL series.   Book: https://www.amazon.ca/FULL-Money-Last-Dollar-Youll-ebook/dp/B0DLKJP5JZ https://www.audible.ca/author/Kadeem-Leslie/B08X4ZTT24 https://thefullauthor.com/   Connect LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamkade/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkade_/?hl=en   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)   #FullMoney #KadeemLeslie #FamilyLegacy #FinancialEmpowerment #GenerationalWealth #CaribbeanEntrepreneur #FinancialFreedom #CaribbeanHeritage #DiasporaWealth #CaribbeanExcellence #InvestInTheDiaspora #LegacyBuilding #CaribbeanLeadership #WealthBuilding #EntrepreneurMindset #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialLiteracy #MoneyMindset #OwnershipEconomy #PassiveIncome #PodcastInterview #BusinessPodcast #MoneyPodcast #DisAFiMiHistory #NewEpisode

Host Wendy Aris sits down with Ana Chavier Caamañor, founder of Tradition Café, to explore how family history, Caribbean history, migration, and food shape identity and heritage. Through oral histories and chosen communities, Ana shares stories that connect Caribbean cultures and spark curiosity about our shared past. This episode highlights the power of traditions — from recipes and music to respecting elders — showing how these elements preserve cultural heritage and invite listeners to learn, ask questions, and celebrate diverse family genealogies and histories within the Caribbean diaspora.   Bio: Ana Chavier Caamaño is a first-generation Dominican-American writer, creator, and the star of the Tradition Café vlog on YouTube and the Tradition Café podcast. She showcases a vibrant and playful spirit, characterized by her sassy wit and occasional mischievous antics. Her natural curiosity serves as a catalyst, drawing out the lighter, more playful sides of her guest stars. Together, they navigate a rich tapestry of topics, infusing their conversations with humor and a sense of adventure that keeps audiences engaged and entertained. Ana is an accomplished travel writer whose articles and short stories have been featured in numerous publications, including two travel guides to the Dominican Republic, magazine articles, and literary journals and anthologies.   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #DiasporaStories #CaribbeanHistory #OralHistory #CulturalHeritage #DisAFiMiHistory #MigrationStories #CaribbeanDiaspora #DominicaRepublic #Heritage #Podcast #CaribbeanPodcast  #migration #AtlanticWorld #History #culturalheritage #oralhistories #Caribbeancultures

Host Wendy Aris speaks with Jamil Ninsoo (DouglaBwoy,) about tracing his Afro‑Indo‑Jamaican family history through powerful methods such as oral history, archival research, newspapers, and DNA analysis. Their discussion delves into the impact of colonialism on Caribbean historiography, revealing gaps and silences while illustrating the resilience of cultural retention and heritage across generations. They explore how everyday records and family genealogy help reconnect descendants with their identity and roots. The conversation also highlights Jamil’s children’s book, ABCs for the Jamerican Child, and encourages listeners to start their own family history research. This episode emphasizes the importance of representation and recovered stories in shaping individual and collective belonging within the diverse Caribbean landscape.   Bio: Djamil Ninsoo, known online as "DouglaBwoy," is an Afro-Indo Jamaican cultural advocate, anthropologist, and author based in South Florida. He focuses on "Education through Representation," promoting Caribbean history, specifically highlighting Indo-Caribbean, Muslim, and African retentions. He is the author of Eva My Nani-Ji and ABC's for the Jamerican Child.  Professional Roles: He is involved with the Art Prevails Project and serves as a lead archivist at Island SPACE Caribbean Museum Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/ABC-Jamerican-Child-Djamil-Ninsoo/dp/B0FK3WJC2K?ref_=ast_author_mpb   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #IndoJamaican #IndoCaribbean #DiasporaStories #CaribbeanHistory #OralHistory #CulturalHeritage #DisAFiMiHistory #MigrationStories #CaribbeanDiaspora #British West Indies emancipation history #Caribbean History Podcast #African Diaspora Studies  #Slavery and Resistance #Atlantic World History #Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast

Host Wendy Aris and Gabrielle Garrard of Caribbean Mystics dive deep into the complex history and colonial legacy of the Virgin Islands. This episode explores Caribbean history, spiritual traditions, and how U.S. territorial status influences identity, culture, and self-determination. Through storytelling, the conversation addresses language loss, gentrification, and diaspora connections, emphasizing the importance of family history and heritage in rebuilding Caribbean cultural resilience. Listeners will gain practical steps for preserving culture, engaging in genealogy, and participating in community action to protect and honor the rich Caribbean heritage for future generations.   Bio: Gabrielle Querrard is a multi-generational Virgin Islander and cultural storyteller whose work centers Caribbean history, identity, and the mystical traditions of the region. She first began sharing informational videos about Caribbean culture and news on TikTok in 2021, quickly building a global audience and creating space for Caribbean diasporic engagement online. Passionate about educating her community, Gabrielle expanded her content to Instagram and Facebook, where interest in Virgin Islands-focused storytelling grew rapidly. Her creative vision opened doors to roles in creative direction, work with the Mango Media Marketing agency, and special projects such as serving as location scout and photography assistant for a Roc Nation artist project. She was also invited to co-host Season 3 of Hot Ones Caribbean in 2023. Gabrielle is best known as the co-producer and co-host of the Caribbean Mystics Podcast, a series that blends supernatural storytelling with historical and cultural context from across the Caribbean. Together with her co-host, she brings ancestral narratives, folklore, and lived experience to listeners, helping preserve oral traditions and highlight the region’s spiritual heritage. In addition to her podcast work, Gabrielle’s background includes reporting for the Virgin Islands Source, creative direction, and educational content creation rooted in her love of culture and community. Her academic training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a concentration in English, certification in Paralegal Studies, and Reiki healing certification, reflecting her diverse interests in education, law, and spiritual wellbeing. Gabrielle’s work bridges past and present, using storytelling and media to honor Caribbean voices, histories, and the unseen threads that connect them. Links: Podcast: https://www.caribbeanmystics.com/ Website: https://www.gabriellequerrard.com/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellequerrard/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.querrard.7/ Article: https://stthomassource.com/content/2025/03/18/op-ed-the-stories-we-inherit-and-the-stories-we-become/    Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/ History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)   #GabrielleQuerrard #CaribbeanMystics #VirginIslands #VirginIslander #USVirginIslands #VIHistory #CaribbeanPodcast #CaribbeanIdentity #IslandIdentity #FirstGenCaribbean #DiasporaVoices #MigrationStories #ColonialLegacies #USTerritory #CaribbeanHistory #CaribbeanStorytelling #OralHistory #CulturalPreservation #CaribbeanHeritage #AncestralMemory #PodcastInterview #PodcastEpisode #HistoryPodcast #CulturePodcast #IndigenousStories #BlackCaribbean #CaribbeanSpirituality #CaribbeanFolklore #MysticTraditions #AncestralWisdom  

Season 8, Episode 1 of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast delves into significant themes within Caribbean history, focusing on Black Barbadian migration to Canada. Featuring Dr. Christopher Stuart-Taylor and his book Flying Fish in the Great White North, this episode explores how colonialism, kinship ties, and education shaped these deliberate migratory journeys. These movements deeply impacted family genealogy, reshaped heritage, and forged new identities of belonging within the diaspora. Listeners will gain insight into how migration histories, preserved in archives, letters, and family memories, continue to inform our understanding of resilience and identity. The episode invites reflection on how family history intertwines with larger historical forces and the ongoing efforts toward equity, diversity, and inclusion within Caribbean and diaspora communities.   BIO: Christopher Stuart Taylor is the University of Waterloo's Associate Vice-President, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. Dr. Taylor completed his PhD at Western University (Canada) in History and Migration & Ethnic Relations (MER), and is an associate professor in the Department of History and the Arts First program. His previous administrative roles at the University of Waterloo include serving as the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisor for the University’s Equity Office, and acting as the Faculty of Arts’ Black Equity Strategist & Anti-Racism Advisor. He is a facilitator with the City of Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit and an Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (EDI-R) consultant. His book, Flying Fish in the Great White North: The Autonomous Migration of Black Barbadians, was published by Fernwood Publishing.  He also worked in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) and began his career as a Policy Coordinator Intern in the Deputy Minister's Office at the Ministry of Labour.    Book: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/flying-fish-in-the-great-white-north Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/ History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) Recorded at Sleepless Studios https://www.sleeplessstudios.io/ Toronto, Ontario   🗳 Voting closes April 30, 2026 🔗 Cast your vote here: https://www.womenpodcasters.com/wendy-aris Every vote helps Caribbean history travel further. #WomenPodcastersAwards #CaribbeanVoices #BlackHistory365 #GenealogyJourney #DiasporaPodcast #WomenCreators #DisAFiMiHistory #MigrationPolicy #CanadianImmigration #DiasporaStudies #CaribbeanHistory #PublicScholarship #EquityAndJustice #DisAFiMiHistoryPodcast #MigrationResearch #DEI #DIVERISTY #EQUITY #INCLUSION

Welcome to the Dis A fi mi History Podcast. In this season preview, host Wendy Aris outlines Season 8's episodes and themes, including migration and Canadian policy with Dr. Christopher Stewart Taylor; U.S. territorial status and Virgin Islands history with Gabrielle Gorard; Indo-Caribbean indentureship and family history with Janelle Nixu; first-generation migration, women's storytelling, the church as an institution, money and mental health, Roatan and Black identity, and the role of genetics and genealogy in Caribbean research. Season 8 promises layered, intentional conversations that connect personal family histories with larger Caribbean historical and contemporary issues.   Book: Dr C Stuart Taylor https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/authors/view/christopher-stuart-taylor   Caribbean Mystics https://www.caribbeanmystics.com/   Djamil Ninsoo https://www.amazon.com/ABC-Jamerican-Child-Djamil-Ninsoo/dp/B0FK3WJC2K?ref_=ast_author_mpb   Traditional Cafe https://www.traditioncafe.com/   Women Podcasters Network https://www.womenpodcasters.com/   Carigentics https://carigenetics.com/  

Host Wendy Aris engages with Michael A. Henry in a captivating conversation about Indo-Jamaican migration, memory, and identity within the broader context of Caribbean history and colonialism. They delve into documenting family genealogy using oral histories and archival research, shedding light on the legacy of indenture and the cultural traditions that shape identity today. Listeners will explore the historical impact of colonialism on Indo-Jamaican communities through discussions of terms like “coolie,” discoveries from ship and contract records, and the enduring influence of heritage in Caribbean culture. Practical research tips and resources are shared to inspire listeners to reconnect with their own family histories. This episode is a rich resource for those interested in family genealogy, Caribbean history, and understanding how colonial legacies continue to affect identity and cultural memory in the region.   BIO: Michael A. Henry is passionate about cultural heritage and based in South Florida with a professional career in financial services. His fellowship project will collect oral histories, migration stories, and cultural artifacts of Indo-Jamaican experiences and culture. This project hopes to broaden the discourse around the South Asian American diaspora to provide representation for minority subgroups. Article: https://www.saada.org/explore/publications/tides/articles/uncovering-indo-jamaican-stories   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #IndoJamaican #IndoCaribbean #DiasporaStories #CaribbeanHistory #OralHistory #CulturalHeritage #DisAFiMiHistory #MigrationStories #CaribbeanDiaspora #British West Indies emancipation history #Caribbean History Podcast #African Diaspora Studies  #Slavery and Resistance #Atlantic World History #Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast

In this episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, Wendy Aris interviews Matthew Taylor about his book Black Redcoats, exploring a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in Caribbean history and colonialism. They discuss how formerly enslaved men who joined the British Colonial Marines during the War of 1812 transformed military service into pathways to freedom, land ownership, and community building. This conversation highlights vital themes in family genealogy and heritage, focusing on Black resistance, mobility, and agency across regions like Trinidad, Nova Scotia, and the Chesapeake. Listeners will learn about the formation, roles, and lasting legacy of the Colonial Marines, and the experiences of women and families during this era. These narratives shed important light on concepts of freedom, citizenship, and belonging during the age of empire, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in Caribbean history, colonialism, and family history.   BIO: Matthew Taylor is a historian and author specializing in Atlantic World history, slavery, and Black military resistance in the nineteenth century. He is the author of Black Redcoats: The Corps of Colonial Marines, 1814–1816, a groundbreaking study that examines the lives of formerly enslaved Africans who joined the British military during the War of 1812 and later established free Black communities across the Caribbean, Central America, and the Atlantic world. Taylor’s research foregrounds Black agency, freedom-seeking, and military service as crucial elements in understanding the broader histories of emancipation, migration, and empire. His work draws on extensive archival research across Britain, the Caribbean, and the Americas, challenging traditional narratives that marginalize the role of enslaved and formerly enslaved people in shaping their own liberation. Through his scholarship, Matthew Taylor contributes to ongoing conversations about African diasporic resistance, colonial warfare, and the global legacies of slavery. BOOK LINK: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Redcoats-Colonial-Marines-1814-1816/dp/1399034014  https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/black-redcoats-the-corps-of-colonial-marines-1814-1816/9781399034012.html  Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #Matthew Taylor historian #Black Redcoats book #Corps of Colonial Marines #Black soldiers in the British Empire #War of 1812 Black history ##Enslaved people and military resistance #African diaspora military history #Caribbean migration after slavery #Black Loyalists and freedom seekers #British West Indies emancipation history #Caribbean History Podcast #African Diaspora Studies  #Slavery and Resistance #Atlantic World History #Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast

In this episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris dives into Caribbean history and heritage through the lens of Jamaican self-taught artist Stafford Schliefer. They explore his decades-long career, unique movement-based painting style, and how his art reflects and preserves Jamaican cultural identity and family heritage. Their conversation covers Stafford's artistic journey from depicting vibrant market scenes to abstract expression, ongoing cultural projects like Pocomania, and how art serves as a powerful tool for remembering Caribbean history and the legacies of colonialism. Tune in for an insightful discussion that weaves together family genealogy, heritage, and the transformative power of art in understanding the Caribbean experience.   Bio: Stafford Schliefer, self-taught artist, born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1939, has been painting professionally since the age of 28. When asked what motivated him to paint, Schliefer simply says that painting was like breathing for him, and that he remembers painting from early boyhood. His career began humbly, by exhibiting his art on the hotel strips in Kingston and Montego Bay. The recognition from art critics allowed his work to be moved off the streets and into the art galleries and museums. Very early in his career, he received two Certificates of Merit from the Jamaica Festival Arts Commission (1970, 1972) and a High Commendation Award from the Institute of Jamaica (1971). His first solo art show was also in 1971.   https://staffordschliefer.com/   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #StaffordSchliefer #JamaicanArt #CaribbeanArtists #JamaicanCulture #BlackArt #CaribbeanHistory #ArtAsStorytelling #DisAFiMiHistory #KingstonJamaica #CaribbeanCreatives #heritage 

Explore the vital role of Maroon women in Caribbean history, family genealogy, and cultural resistance. Host Wendy Aris speaks with Dr. Tinde van Andel about Maroon communities in Suriname and French Guiana, uncovering their family histories and resilience in the face of colonialism.   They discuss women’s central contributions to agriculture and survival, focusing on the transatlantic transfer and preservation of rice varieties — a symbol of freedom, identity, and living heritage passed across generations. This episode highlights oral memory through songs, rituals, and naming practices that safeguard ancestral knowledge, emphasizing how understanding family and plant histories can inform present and future generations. Join us in this rich conversation about heritage, resistance, and the enduring legacy of the Caribbean people. Please enjoy the episode; if you like it, subscribe, like, and review. Welcome to Dis a fi mi History Podcast with host Wendy Aris. BIO: Senior researcher Naturalis Professor Ethnobotany, Wageningen University. Clusius chair History of Botany and Gardens, Leiden University NWO-Vidi project "Plant use of the Motherland-Linking Afro-Caribbean and West African Ethnobotany" (2010-2015) ALW postdoc ‘Medicinal plants of Suriname: Changes in plant use after migration to the Netherlands’ (2005-2009). Medicinal and ritual plant use among Suriname Maroons and their ancestral ethnic groups in Ghana, Benin and Gabon. https://www.wur.nl/en/persons/profdr-tr-tinde-van-andel  https://sebstudentblog.com/2023/02/03/how-i-got-here-tinde-van-andel/   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #MaroonWomen #SurinameHistory #FrenchGuiana #AfricanDiaspora #CaribbeanHistory #MaroonCommunities #WomenInHistory #RiceCultivation #EnslavementAndResistance #CulturalMemory #OralHistory #Ethnobotany #DisAFiMiHistoryPodcast #HistoryPodcast #BlackHistory #DiasporaStudies #HiddenHistories #AfroDescendant #MaroonHeritage #PlantKnowledge #ColonialHistory #DecolonizingHistory

In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris delves into Caribbean history and heritage through an insightful conversation with Professor Karl Offen on the Miskito Kingdom. They explore how colonialism shaped the historical split between the Sambo and Tawira groups, examining the influences of colonial powers, missionaries, race, geography, and language on Miskito identities and movements across northeastern Nicaragua and Honduras. Professor Offen discusses the rich archival sources underpinning his research, alongside the significant role of Moravian missionaries. The episode highlights how the Miskito people have preserved their cultural traditions and family heritage, showcasing resilience despite centuries of colonial disruption. This conversation offers valuable perspectives on family genealogy and the lasting effects of colonial legacies within the Caribbean and its neighboring regions. BIO Professor Karl Offen is a historical geographer and Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. His research focuses on Indigenous geographies, colonialism, race, and the historical formation of place in Central America and the Caribbean, with particular emphasis on the Miskitu Coast of Nicaragua and Honduras. Professor Offen’s work examines how colonial powers, missionaries, and imperial rivalries shaped Indigenous identities, territorial boundaries, and racial classifications over time. He is especially known for his scholarship on the Miskitu people, exploring intra-Indigenous differentiation, mobility, and resilience through archival research, historical cartography, and oral histories. His publications have appeared in leading journals across geography, history, and Caribbean studies, and his work contributes significantly to understanding how Indigenous communities have navigated colonial disruption while preserving cultural heritage and autonomy.   Book: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9780803248960/the-awakening-coast/   Link: https://www.maxwell.syr.edu/directory/karl-offen   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #DisAFiMiHistoryPodcast #MiskituHistory #IndigenousCaribbean #CaribbeanHistory #CentralAmericanHistory #DecolonizingHistory #IndigenousStudies #HiddenHistories #WendyAris #KarlOffen

In this insightful episode, host Wendy Aris dives into Caribbean history and family genealogy with Dr. Christopher Stuart Taylor as they discuss his book 'Flying Fish in the Great White North.' Together, they explore the migration of Black Barbadians to Canada, highlighting migration laws, community-building, family impacts, and identity formation among the Caribbean diaspora. This conversation uncovers overlooked stories of resilience and heritage that shaped the Caribbean diasporic experience in the Great White North, making it a valuable resource for listeners interested in colonialism, Caribbean history, and family heritage.   BIO: Christopher Stuart Taylor is Associate Vice-President, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism at the University of Waterloo and an associate professor of History. He holds a PhD in History and Migration & Ethnic Relations from Western University. A recognized leader in anti-racism work, he has served as Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisor and Black Equity Strategist at the University of Waterloo, and as a facilitator with the City of Toronto’s Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit. He is the author of Flying Fish in the Great White North: The Autonomous Migration of Black Barbadians. Links: https://x.com/DrCSTaylor https://atlantisjournal.ca/index.php/atlantis/en/article/view/5700 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7pNPltNpUU&list=PL8Jma4QrtD3G8FYIrbX0QXrbYTWgqj8tf&index=5 https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/authors/view/christopher-stuart-taylor   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)   #CaribbeanHistory #BlackCanadianHistory #CaribbeanHistory #BarbadianHistory #DiasporaStudies #DisAFiMiHistoryPodcast #CaribbeanHistory #BarbadianMigration #BlackCanadianHistory #DiasporaStudies #ChristopherStuartTaylor #FlyingFishInTheGreatWhiteNorth #CanadianHistory #CaribbeanPodcast #BlackDiaspora #BajanHistory #MigrationStudies #DisAFiMiHistoryPodcast #WendyAris #AcademicPodcast #BookDiscussion

In this episode of  Dis A fi mi explores Caribbean history and colonialism with Mr. Shayron Tower, founder of the Corn Islands Virtual Library. They delve into the island's rich family history, Kukra origins, British colonial influences, and Afro-Caribbean culture. The discussion highlights evolving languages, local economies such as fishing and tourism, and political changes that shaped the community. A central focus is on preserving Corn Island's heritage through digital archives, schools, festivals, and an ambitious family genealogy project. This episode emphasizes the importance of documenting oral histories and cultural artifacts to safeguard community memory. Listeners are invited to discover Corn Island's unique history and explore its legacy online and in person. Bio: Shayron Tower is a Nicaraguan communication professional, cultural promoter, and founder of The Corn Islands Virtual Library. He holds a Master’s in International Relations from the University of Sussex in the UK, and has a background in tourism and culture journalism, digital media, radio broadcasting and intercultural communication. He advocates for intercultural education, the conservation of Nicaraguan Caribbean communities’ identity, and the preservation of the Creole heritage of the Corn Islands through The Corn Islands Virtual Library and its Virtual Museum extension.   Website https://www.cornislandslibrary.org/p/about.html https://www.cornislandsmuseum.org/   Connect: https://www.instagram.com/cornislandslibrary/#  https://www.facebook.com/cornislandslibrary  ni.linkedin.com/company/cornislandslibrary  https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaUSUHp2f3EHdsCRpU3j  https://www.youtube.com/@CornIslandsLibrary    Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)   #CaribbeanGenealogy #FamilyHistory #DiasporaStories #CornIsland #CornIslandHistory #NicaraguaHistory #CaribbeanMigration #AfroCaribbeanHeritage #WestIndianDiaspora #CentralAmericaHistory #CornIslandLibrary #IslandHeritage #CulturalPreservation #DisAFiMiHistoryPodcast #CornIslandNicaragua #CaribbeanRoots #NicaraguaCulture #IslandStories #CaribbeanGenealogy #DiasporaVoices #AfroCaribbeanCulture #PreserveOurHeritage #VirtualLibrary #CornIslandVirtualLibrary #CulturalPreservation #StorytellingPodcast #HistoryPodcast #CaribbeanPodcasters

In this episode, host Wendy Aris speaks with historian Ryan Mann-Hamilton about the often-overlooked 19th-century migration of free African Americans from the United States to Samaná, Hispaniola. They explore why these individuals left, how they settled, and the rich cultural, linguistic, and genealogical legacies they created. Delving into crucial aspects of colonialism and Caribbean history, this conversation sheds light on family history and heritage that continue to influence the region today. They discuss archival challenges, the role of faith and the AME Church, inter-Caribbean connections, and why recovering these stories matters for identity, Atlantic-Caribbean history, and family genealogy today. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the intertwined histories of migration, colonial legacies, and Caribbean heritage.   BIO: Associate Professor Ryan Mann-Hamilton is a historian of the African Diaspora whose work explores forgotten migrations, Black identity formation, and the complex intersections of race, politics, and movement across the Atlantic World. His research focuses particularly on 19th-century African American migrations to the Caribbean, with a special emphasis on Haiti and the Dominican Republic, uncovering stories that challenge mainstream narratives and restore visibility to overlooked Black communities. Professor Mann-Hamilton’s scholarship bridges archival research, oral histories, and diasporic memory, offering fresh insights into how free African Americans imagined freedom beyond U.S. borders. His work highlights the role of Hispaniola as a site of Black aspiration, geopolitical tension, and cultural transformation. A dedicated educator and Ryan Mann-Hamilton and I am an Cultural Anthropologist, he is committed to making historical knowledge accessible to wider audiences. His ongoing research continues to reshape our understanding of mobility, belonging, and the broader Black Atlantic experience. https://centerforthehumanities.org/person/ryan-mann-hamilton/  https://asapjournal.com/node/caribbean-gardener-what-rises-from-the-ashes-ryan-mann-hamilton/  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1365451/episodes/10256140-dominican-history-with-anthropologist-dr-ryan-mann-hamilton  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-mann-hamilton-8a867073/  https://scholarworks.umb.edu/trotter_review/vol19/iss1/8/  Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #genealogicallegacies #familygenealogy #Atlantic-Caribbeanhistory #AfricanAmericanmigration #heritage #familyhistory #research #heritage #caribbeanhistory #oralstories #CaribbeanHistory #BlackMigration #HaitianHistory #DominicanHistory #AfricanAmericanHistory #AtlanticWorld #DiasporaStudies #BlackGenealogy #HistoryPodcast #DisAFiMiHistoryPodcast #Haiti #DR #Hispaniola #USHistory #LostHistory

In this captivating episode of Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris delves into the complex history of slave marriage and resistance in the British West Indies with Professor Cecilia A. Green. They explore how colonialism and legal frameworks in the Caribbean profoundly shaped intimate family life under slavery.  Professor Green unpacks the legal contradictions and fears colonial powers held regarding slave unions, and the critical role missionaries played in this context. The discussion reveals how enslaved people resiliently created and maintained family and kinship ties despite systemic denial of their rights. These efforts not only challenged planter authority but also laid foundational aspects of Caribbean family genealogy and heritage. Listeners will gain deep insights into the intersections of colonial law, family history, and resistance, learning how these histories continue to influence Caribbean identity and cultural memory. This episode is essential for anyone interested in colonialism, Caribbean history, and the enduring legacies of family resilience and heritage in the region.   BIO: Professor Cecilia A. Green is a distinguished sociologist and comparative-historical scholar whose work spans race, class, gender, and sexuality in the English-speaking Caribbean. Her research examines how colonialism, labor systems, and global political economies shape Caribbean societies past and present. She brings a nuanced interdisciplinary approach that bridges history, sociology, and postcolonial studies. Professor Green’s scholarship also extends into the political economy of globalization, where she analyzes contemporary transformations and their impact on Caribbean social structures. Since 2012, she has been engaged in a major research initiative on the “new Chinese presence in the Eastern Caribbean,” a collaborative project with her doctoral student Yan Liu, who is completing a dissertation under her supervision. Her ongoing historical sociological work investigates the racial, class, and gender dynamics of the penal system in Barbados between 1875 and 1930, with particular emphasis on the experiences of working-class women and boys. Across her body of work, Professor Green uncovers how systems of power, coercion, and resistance shape Caribbean lives, identities, and futures. Links: https://survivingstorms.com/team-members/cecilia-a-green/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-green-16781b66/  https://www.jstor.org/stable/i27641426      Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf  Cultural Roots: https://www.skool.com/cultural-roots-reconnection-8301/about?ref=62a97470644b496897d06254e6796add  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #slavemarriage #Caribbeanculture #coloniallegacy #kinship #resistance #CulturalHeritage #CaribbeanRoots #planterpower #CaribbeanIdentity #DiasporaStories #HistoryPodcast 

Host Wendy Aras dives into Caribbean history and colonialism with Dr. Kumar Mahabir in this compelling episode exploring the East Indians of Belize. They trace three waves of migration and examine the communities' unique industries, cultural markers such as food and dance, and rich heritage preserved through museums and folk tales. The conversation sheds light on family genealogy and oral history as vital tools in reclaiming and preserving Indo-Belizean identity. Community organizations play a significant role in maintaining cultural resilience, and the episode encourages diaspora engagement through research, visits, and cultural exchange. Listeners will gain meaningful insights into the legacy of colonialism in the Caribbean and how family history shapes present-day identity among the Indo-Belizean diaspora.   BIO: Dr. Kumar Mahabir is a distinguished anthropologist, author, and cultural researcher whose work has significantly shaped the study of Indo-Caribbean history and identity. A native of Trinidad and Tobago, he has dedicated his career to documenting, preserving, and amplifying the experiences, traditions, and cultural contributions of East Indians in the Caribbean. With a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Florida, Dr. Mahabir has written and edited numerous books and scholarly articles on topics ranging from indentureship and cultural memory to religion, language, and migration. His research blends academic rigor with community-centered advocacy, making him one of the leading voices on Indo-Caribbean heritage in the region and diaspora. Beyond his publications, Dr. Mahabir is a sought-after speaker, educator, and public intellectual. His work continues to illuminate overlooked histories while inspiring new conversations about culture, identity, and belonging in the Caribbean.   Links https://tt.linkedin.com/in/kumar-mahabir-bb219835  https://indo-caribbean.com/author/dr-kumar-mahabir  https://www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-115/dr-kumar-mahabir-our-diversity-our-strength  https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Mahabir/  https://www.instagram.com/dr.kumar.mahabir/?hl=en  https://u-tt.academia.edu/DRKUMARMAHABIR  https://indocaribbeanpublications.com/about-kumar-mahabir/  Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf    Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #migration #Caribbeanculture #coloniallegacy #IndoCaribbean #BelizeHistory #CulturalHeritage #CaribbeanRoots #EastIndiansOfBelize #CaribbeanIdentity #DiasporaStories #HistoryPodcast 

Host Wendy Aris and guest Jacquie Stewart delve into Caribbean history, specifically focusing on Jamaican genealogy and the impact of colonialism on family identity. This episode explores the powerful role of storytelling in reclaiming heritage and understanding migration patterns through DNA testing and archival research. They discuss the ethical, social, and emotional challenges faced during genealogy research, offering insightful advice for beginners and cautioning against common pitfalls like unreliable online family trees. With recommended resources and encouraging listeners to preserve both personal and collective histories, this episode is a valuable guide to navigating Caribbean family history and heritage in the context of colonial legacies.   Bio: Jacquie Stewart is a dedicated genealogy researcher with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families uncover, reclaim, and preserve their ancestral stories. As the founder of 1st Gen Genealogy, she specializes in guiding first-generation descendants and members of the African and Caribbean diasporas through the often-overlooked pathways of family history research. Her work combines rigorous archival investigation, oral history collection, and modern DNA analysis to help clients break through genealogical brick walls and build accurate, meaningful family trees. Known for her meticulous approach, Jacquie emphasizes the importance of historical context, source verification, and responsible storytelling—empowering people to truly own their narrative. Jacquie is also a passionate educator and advocate for accessible genealogy. Through workshops, community engagement, and one-on-one coaching, she teaches individuals how to research confidently, interpret DNA test results, and navigate both online and in-person repositories across the Caribbean and beyond. Driven by a belief that every family’s story deserves to be known, remembered, and honored, Jacquie Stewart continues to serve as a trusted guide for those seeking clarity, connection, and deeper understanding of their roots. Website: https://www.1stgengenealogy.com/    Other Sites: https://search.worldcat.org/  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22796133-dying-to-better-themselves  https://www.facebook.com/groups/130018917018113/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1654137198165006/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/400932779957416/ Caribbean History Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_history_podcasts/   Caribbean Podcasts https://blog.feedspot.com/caribbean_podcasts/   History Podcasts For Historians https://blog.feedspot.com/history_podcasts_for_historians/  Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/  Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV  Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3  Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0  Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk  Support The Podcast https://ko-fi.com/disafimihistory/tip  Great Research Resource https://www.ancestorsofparadise.com/  Clothes https://effystyle.goaffpro.com/  Reservations for Barbados https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations  Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=74ffcf    Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #DNAGenealogy #Caribbeanculture #coloniallegacy #Geneticgenealogy #Caribbeangenealogy   #AfricanDiaspora #DiasporaVoices #CaribbeanHistory #Genealogy #DisAFiMiHistory #CaribbeanIdentity  #StorytellingThroughFood #HeritageAndMemory #AncestralMemory #DiasporaConnections #CaribbeanHistoryPodcast #DNAArchive #Heritage #DNAtesting #Caribbeangenealogy #Caribbeanheritage #archivalresearch #familyidentity