Hurricane Melissa: Stories from the Diaspora and the Cultural Anchors That Hold Us
Update: 2025-11-11
Description
When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, the impact rippled far beyond the island. This episode explores “the middle place” — that emotional space between home and abroad — through the voices of Caribbean people across the diaspora.
Through Lens 3 of the Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM): Cultural Anchors, Kerry-Ann reflects on how faith, music, sayings, and pride keep us grounded in times of uncertainty and loss.
Episode Highlights:
- The emotional toll of watching home in crisis while abroad
- Finding strength through cultural anchors: music, prayer, proverbs, and national pride
- Diaspora coordination, empathy, and responsible giving during disaster recovery
- How resilience and cultural memory fuel the long work of rebuilding
- Re-examining “giving back” as a year-round cultural practice
Mentioned & Related Episodes:
- Rethinking Caribbean Disaster Relief: A Call to Action
- Support the Caribbean Year-Round: Giving Before, During & After Disaster Strikes
- From Carriacou to Brooklyn: Building Sustainable Futures & Cultural Legacy.
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