Join us for an inspiring episode of the Dis Afami History podcast as we navigate into the heart of the Caribbean's hidden history. This episode journeys into the remarkable resilience and rich culture of the Jamaican Hummingbird Taino people. Embrace an enlightening dialogue between Wendy Aris and Chief Kalan Nibonrix Kaiman as they delve into tales of survival, self-realization, stunning cultural practices, and an ongoing fight for indigenous rights. Explore Chief Kalan's path to uncovering his Taino and Maroon legacies within his family and community. Discover traditional methods of woodwork ..read more

In this episode I speak with Emma Cox in regards to reading Old English handwriting in Colonial Jamaica. We will be delving into three types of records to interpret and understand the context of the document. Bio: Emma Cox has traced her own family history back to royalty in the 12th century and to Huguenots in France, cloth makers and ironmongers in Somerset, farmers and furniture makers in Scotland, and to bishops, barristers, members of parliament and judges across England and the Isle of Man. Website: https://emmacox.co.uk/ Podcast: https://journeysintogenealogy.co.uk Transcription Softwa ..read more

In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History podcast, we embark on an in-depth exploration of the intricate history of the Irish in the Anglo-Caribbean. Special guest, Associate Professor Matthew C. Reilly, an anthropological archaeologist at CUNY, leads us into an enlightening discussion packed with his extensive research on race formation, whiteness, and colonial modernity. The focus of the episode is the Irish role within the indentured servitude and slavery systems of the Caribbean colonial era, a topic covered in depth in Professor Reilly's article, The Irish in the Anglo-Caribbean, Servant ..read more

In this captivating episode of the Disafemi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris engages in a stimulating conversation with legal historian Dr. Justine K. Collins. They highlight a fascinating aspect of Jamaican colonial history: the concept of racial passing and its complex interplay with legal proceedings. Significantly, Dr. Collins delivers an into deep analysis of the Jamaican plantocracy's crafty usage of private bills to seize and secure power, contributing to the eventful assertion of white dominion. Dr. Collins’ scholarly exploration unearths the profound influence such private bills had o ..read more

In our latest episode of the Disafemi History Podcast, we host an enriching conversation with esteemed scholar Professor Josiana Arroyo-Martinez from the University of Texas, Austin. This episode delves deep into death rituals and their sociocultural implications in Caribbean communities, offering listeners a fresh perspective on a seldom-explored subject. Professor Arroyo-Martinez brings insights into the intriguing topic "Cities of the Dead, Performing Life in the Caribbean", discussing how Afro and European traditions blend, and how the memory of those enslaved from Africa deeply roots fune ..read more

This episode I speak with Dr. Mary Njeri Kinyanjui discussing her book African Markets and the Utu-Ubuntu Business Model.  Where UTU (SWAHILI) meaning humanity, human nature Ubuntu (ZULU) is an ancient African word meaning 'humanity to others. Bio: Dr. Mary Njeri Kinyanjui is a retired researcher at the Institute for Development studies, University of Nairobi. She holds a PhD in Geography from Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, and an MA from Kenyatta University, Kenya. She has a wide experience in the study of women and livelihoods. She has published many articles and books on ..read more

In this episode I speak with Phd Candidate Océane Nyela about black hair using the basis of the discussion her masters paper Braided Archives. Bio Phd candidate in communication culture studying hair braiding as (pre)/nonfigurative media in the Black diaspora Link Website https://www.oceanenyela.ca/ Follow: Twitter/X: @eppinghall Instagram: @berkshirehalleppingpress Workbook https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/wendy... FeedSpot https://podcasts.feedspot.com/caribbe...   Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attributio ..read more

In this episode I speak with Professor Joseph Fashola Bio: Joseph Fashola holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria with special interest in Social Philosophy, African Philosophy, Metaphysics and Logic. He is currently a lecturer in Redeemer’s University, Ede, Nigeria. Book: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks...   Follow: Twitter/X: @eppinghall Instagram: @berkshirehalleppingpress Workbook https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/wendy... FeedSpot https://podcasts.feedspot.com/caribbe...   Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African v ..read more

In this episode I speak with Dr Sonia Peter about Caribbean Teas. Bio: Dr Sonia Peter is a Natural Product Chemist with interests in ethnomedicine, ethnobotany and plant conservation. She founded the non-profit organization to engage the public within a science engagement platform to promote the value of the plant resource for food security and wellness. She is published in scientific journals on natural product discovery and has penned the plant heritage book entitled ‘Seed Under the Leaf’. The company owner of Heritage Teas. Heritage Teas Website: https://worldteaexpo.vporoom.com/HeritageTea ..read more

In this episode I speak with Dr Maria del Pilar Kaladeen about her journey through family history which is based on the article that she wrote "A Daughter's Journey from Indenture to Windrush". This journey of self discovery comes with many turns and viewpoints, and connection to self. Bio: María del Pilar Kaladeen is an Associate Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London. Her work considers issues of memory, cultural identity, and Empire. She is the editor of the anthologies We Mark Your Memory: Writing from the Descendants of Indenture (University of London Press ..read more