Welcome back to the Nèg Mawon Podcast, listeners! I'm your host, Patrick Jean-Baptiste, and we're diving into the second part of our Scholar Series. Today, on episode 22, titled "Red and Black in Haiti: Radicalism Conflict and Political Change 1941-1957," we continue our enlightening conversation with the prestigious historian, Prof. Matthew J. Smith. In this episode, Prof. Smith shares a little bit from his other book "Liberty, Fraternity, Exile," unraveling the complex history of Haiti in the 19th century and its significant influence on the Caribbean. We delve deep into Haiti's political la ..read more

Patrick Jean-Baptiste: Bonjou, and welcome to another enlightening conversation on the Nèg Mawon Podcast. I’m your host, Patrick Jean-Baptiste, alongside the esteemed Dr. Matthew Smith. Dr. Matthew Smith: Hello to all our listeners tuning in for our Scholar Series. Today's episode [#21], dives deep into a transformative era of Haiti's history, a time riddled with radicalism, conflict, and political change from 1934 to 1957. Patrick Jean-Baptiste: We're peeling back layers of history, exploring revolutions in thought and action, with Haiti's identity and leadership at stake. This period saw the ..read more

We're joined today by the esteemed Dr. Greg Beckett, a cultural anthropologist with deep insights into Haitian studies. In today's conversation, we will unpack the complexities outlined in Michel-Rolph Trouillot's pivotal book “Haiti: State Against Nation. The Origins and Legacy of Duvalierism” and connect its themes to the ongoing political turmoil in Haiti. Dr. Beckett will guide us through the importance of anthropology's tools—deep listening, relationship building, and grasping local languages and cultures—to authentically interpret terms like "blackout" in the Haitian context. Dr. Beckett ..read more

Outro: Nèg Pa Bondyé [Introduction] Join an enthralling convo with Dr. Andrew Maginn, offering a profound exploration of Haitian migration history and identity. We delve into the remarkable life of Pierre Toussaint, tracing his path from slavery to near-millionaire status in 1833 New York. Haitian kinship networks loom large for post-independence transnational Haitians. [Timestamped Overview] 00:00 First podcast discusses global migration and citizenship. 08:56 Haitian cultural retention through recipes and writings. 11:03 Social survival and kinship ties in families. 20:43 Ongoing impact of ..read more

Outro: Nèg Pa Bondyé [Introduction] Join an enthralling convo with Dr. Andrew Maginn, offering a profound exploration of Haitian migration history and identity. We delve into the remarkable life of Pierre Toussaint, tracing his path from slavery to near-millionaire status in 1833 New York. Haitian kinship networks loom large for post-independence transnational Haitians. [Timestamped Overview] 00:00 First podcast discusses global migration and citizenship. 08:56 Haitian cultural retention through recipes and writings. 11:03 Social survival and kinship ties in families. 20:43 Ongoing impact of ..read more

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Nèg Mawon Podcast, your go-to platform for in-depth discussions that unearth the complexities of Haitian history, culture, and contemporary challenges. I'm your host, Patrick Jean-Baptiste, and today we're diving deep into a topic that is fundamental to understanding Haiti's present by exploring its past. This episode is about the Haitian people, not their early leaders, some of whom we’ve literally turned into gods. This episode is about the moun endeyo and what remains of their legacy. In the cacophony of hardship that reverberates through Hai ..read more

Bonjou, and welcome to another riveting episode of the Nèg Mawon Podcast, where we dive deep into the heart of Haitian politics, society, and the continuous struggles that shape our nation. I'm your host, Patrick Jean-Baptiste, and today, you're tuning in to the new series for 2024, 'Yon Zouti Koupe-Ep.#71.' In this episode, we're grappling with the intense and complex currents ripping through our beloved Haiti. The youth, the beating heart of our country, are rallying behind a figure of change—a mysterious entity known as Guy Phillipe, yet many don't quite grasp the full breadth of his histor ..read more

Welcome to the Nèg Mawon Podcast, where we delve into the rich history, resilience, and resistance of the Haitian people. In today's episode, titled "A Secret Among the Blacks - A Conversation with John Garrigus," our host, Patrick Jean-Baptiste, sits down with acclaimed author and historian, John Garrigus, to discuss the role of community in revolution and resistance against slavery. Garrigus challenges the prevailing notion that enslaved people were constantly rebelling against their oppressors, emphasizing instead the importance of building a community of trust. He contests the stereotype ..read more

Hey there, Vodou 101 is in session! Get ready to dive into the rich history and spiritual practices of Haitian Vodou with Dr. Kyrah Malika Daniels. From the Africanization of Catholicism to the significance of numbers and ritual order, we’re unpacking it all. Let’s get started! **5 Keys You'll Learn in This Episode:** 1. The Historical Connection: Dr. Daniels walks us through the Africanization of Catholicism and its influence on Vodou, tracing the roots back to 1491 in the Kongo Kingdom. 2. The Vodou Pantheon: Gain a deeper understanding of the structure of the Vodou pantheon, including the ..read more

In Fragments of Bone, thirteen essayists discuss African religions as forms of resistance and survival in the face of Western cultural hegemony and imperialism. The collection presents scholars working outside of the Western tradition with backgrounds in a variety of disciplines, genders, and nationalities. These experts draw on research, fieldwork, personal interviews, and spiritual introspection to support a provocative thesis: that fragments of ancestral traditions are fluidly interwoven into New World African religions as creolized rituals, symbolic systems, and cultural identities.&n ..read more