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Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture

Alexandria Miller
Colonialism
Caribbean History
Caribbean Women's Literature
Feminism
Women's History Month
Kwéyòl
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Caribbean
Grenada
Caribbean Geography
Merle Hodge
Makeda Silvera
Migration
Judith Phillip
Caribbean Sign Languages
Caribbean Languages
Podcasting
Education
Dominican Republic

Are you passionate about Caribbean history, its diverse culture, and its impact on the world? Join Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture as we explore the rich tapestry of Caribbean stories told through the eyes of its people – historians, artists, experts, and enthusiasts who share empowering facts about the region’s past, present, and future. Strictly Facts is a biweekly podca... more

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Emile Carr-Sanatan
Artist, educator, and activist focused on gender rights in the Caribbean
Episode: School Hair Codes, Colonial Respectability, And Caribbean Rights with amílcar peter sanatan
Dahlia Nduom
Architect, researcher, and educator focusing on climate change, climate justice, housing, and identity in the Caribbean
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Episode: Reclaiming Caribbean Architecture with Professor Dahlia Nduom
Dr. Garrey Dennie
Associate Professor of History at St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Episode: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' Three Hundred-Year Fight For Sovereignty with Dr. Garrey Dennie
Aleya Fraser
Author of Caribbean Herbalism, Traditional Wisdom and Modern Herbal Healing
Episode: Where Land, Memory, and Medicine Meet with Aleya Fraser
Dr. Alison Donnell
Head of Humanities and Professor of Modern Literatures in English at the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Episode: Beyond the Canon: Unearthing Early Caribbean Literary Treasures with Dr. Alison Donnell
Dr. Pedro Noel Doreste Rodríguez
Assistant Professor in the Film Studies Program at Michigan State University, originally from Puerto Rico with Cuban descent, passionate about Caribbean cinema and its political contexts.
Michigan State University
Episode: Cuban and Puerto Rican Cinema's Political Lens with Dr. Pedro Noel Doreste Rodríguez
Calvin Walker
Creative consultant and creator of the experimental audio project 'Daylight Come'
Episode: From Jamaica to England: Documenting Caribbean Family Histories with Calvin Walker
Richard Vaughan
Award-winning documentary filmmaker focused on Caribbean history and politics.
Spirit of 38 Productions
Episode: The Art of Truth: How Documentary Filmmaking Captures Caribbean Political Movements with Richard Vaughan
Eskor David Johnson
Writer and Stony Brook University professor of fiction writing
Stony Brook University
Episode: Six Days That Shook Trinidad: The 1990 Coup Attempt with Eskor David Johnson

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Alexandria Miller
Host of Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture, leading discussions on the Caribbean's rich heritage and socio-political issues.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • beautiful, thoughtful, authentic

    strictly facts is a beautiful podcast and incredibly enriching. love listening, love learning

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teafloramor
    United States2 years ago
  • A well researched podcast on an often overlooked region

    Entertaining and informative but still light hearted. Always look forward to new episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maya123344
    United States4 years ago
  • Engaging, Accessible and Informative

    I love Strictly Facts! I stumbled upon this podcast because I have a huge interest in history but on reflection, I feel I’d left my Caribbean history relatively untouched because I was afraid it’d be too painful.

    This podcast however, has opened up a world of intellectual colour and a rich history which isn’t afraid to explore slavery but doesn’t make it’s horror central to the facts. Rather, the podcast provides a rounded view and with contributions from incredible Caribbean intellectuals and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lavarooms
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The podcast is praised for highlighting underrepresented narratives and perspectives in Caribbean history.
Audiences find the discussions accessible and engaging, making complex historical topics relatable.
Many express a sense of empowerment and connection to Caribbean culture through the stories shared.
Listeners appreciate the educational value and depth of research presented in each episode.

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School Hair Codes, Colonial Respectability, And Caribbean Rights with amílcar peter sanatan
Q: What do you hope our listeners take away from the historical and contemporary significance of our hair and the coloniality of who we are in Caribbean societies today?
A call for presence in the Caribbean society where conversations around personal freedoms, human rights, and dignity intertwine with collective identity and nation-building.
Beyond the Canon: Unearthing Early Caribbean Literary Treasures with Dr. Alison Donnell
Q: How do you hope this book will influence Caribbean literature in schools?
Dr. Donnell hopes the book will find its way into classrooms, helping students recognize their literary ancestors and the importance of Caribbean narratives.
Beyond the Canon: Unearthing Early Caribbean Literary Treasures with Dr. Alison Donnell
Q: In what ways has the traditional canon limited the understanding of Caribbean literary history?
The traditional canon has focused heavily on the novel, often neglecting genres like short stories and the contributions of women, limiting the understanding of the Caribbean's diverse literary heritage.
Beyond the Canon: Unearthing Early Caribbean Literary Treasures with Dr. Alison Donnell
Q: What drew you to the project of highlighting Caribbean writers?
Dr. Donnell was drawn to the project due to the long history of Caribbean literature that needed to be recognized and the contributions of women writers that were often overlooked.
From Jamaica to England: Documenting Caribbean Family Histories with Calvin Walker
Q: How do you hope Daylight Come serves future generations?
Walker intends to provide accompanying materials for 'Daylight Come,' emphasizing the importance of accessible resources for children to engage with their family histories.

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2. Dahlia Nduom
3. Dr. Garrey Dennie
4. Aleya Fraser
5. Dr. Alison Donnell
6. Dr. Pedro Noel Doreste Rodríguez
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