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

Preserving Family History: Explore the We Are Here App

In this episode, we delve into the innovative We Are Here application designed to preserve family history and enhance Caribbean genealogy. Join me as I speak with the creators of this groundbreaking app that allows users to store their family heritage and conduct thorough research into their ancestral roots. Launching at the end of 2023, the We Are Here application is set to become an essential resource for anyone interested in uncovering their family's past and understanding the broader implications of colonialism on Caribbean history.
Landing Page to Sign up
https://for-customers.com/wearehere/
This will be a tiered subscription model
 
#familyhistoryresearch #familyhistory #recordingmemories #familygenealogy #heritage

Exploring Caribbean Folklore: The Duppy Ah Come - Emma Kathryn

In this intriguing episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris delves into Caribbean folklore with a focus on "The Duppy Ah Come," a story that explores the intersections of Caribbean history and cultural beliefs. Join Wendy as she speaks with Emma Kathryn from Nottinghamshire, UK, to uncover the meanings behind this folklore and its implications for understanding colonialism's influence on Caribbean identity. Learn how family history and heritage are woven into these narratives, shedding light on the often-overlooked stories that shaped the Caribbean and its diverse communities. Whether you are tracing your ancestral roots or simply curious about Caribbean culture, this episode provides insights into the complex tapestry of Caribbean genealogy and storytelling.                                                                                                                                                                        Emma Kathryn (Nottinghamshire, UK) is a staff writer at Witch Way Magazine, The House of Twigs blog, Stone, Root, and Bone blog, the Spiral Nature blog, and Gods & Radicals. She hosts Wild Witch Podcast and has spoken at several UK Pagan events, including Magickal Women Conference in London.
Visit her online                                                        www.EmmaKathrynWildWitchcraft.com                                                                       Book:                                                                                    https://www.amazon.ca/Season-Songs-Rediscovering-Cycles-Nature/dp/0738771171
Article: https://abeautifulresistance.org/site/2021/5/14/caribbean-folklore-the-duppy-ah-come
Podcast - Wild Witch
https://open.spotify.com/show/4jF8ss1FTjDZqkWZdzevQe
 
Contact:
https://linktr.ee/emmakathryn
 
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Names of Enslaved Africans: Insights with Professor Kwasi Konadu

In this episode, we delve into the names of enslaved Africans as recorded on baptism and slave registers, exploring their significance within Caribbean history and family genealogy. Professor Kwasi Konadu joins us to discuss the meanings behind these names and their representations of African identity in the Caribbean context. Join us as we uncover the importance of these names in understanding both heritage and the legacies of colonialism. This episode offers valuable insights into the overlapping narratives of personal and collective family histories, shedding light on the cultural heritage of the Caribbean.
 
Professor Kwasi Konadu -                                                                                              Bio
Kwasi Konadu is an author, scholar, educator, writer, editor, and historian.
Currently Kwasi Konadu is John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Endowed Chair and Professor at Colgate University, where he teaches courses in African history and on worldwide African histories and cultures. With extensive archival and field research in West Africa, Europe, Brazil, the Caribbean, and North America, his writings focus on African and African diasporic histories, as well as major themes in world history. He is the author of Our Own Way in This Part of the World: Biography of an African Community, Culture, and Nation (Duke University Press, 2019), (with Clifford Campbell) The Ghana Reader: History, Culture, Politics (Duke University Press, 2016), Transatlantic Africa, 1440-1888 (Oxford University Press, 2014), The Akan Diaspora in the Americas (Oxford University Press, 2010), among other books.
A father foremost, Konadu is also a healer (Tanɔ ɔbosomfoɔ) who studied with his grandfather in Jamaica and then in Takyiman (central Ghana) as well as a publisher of scholarly books about African world histories and cultures through Diasporic Africa Press. His life work is devoted to knowledge production and the worldwide communities and struggles of peoples of African ancestry.
 
Website: https://kwasikonadu.info/
 
Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Transatlantic-Africa-1440-1888-Kwasi-Konadu/dp/0199764875
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Emancipation and the Apprenticeship System in the British Caribbean: Insights from Dr. Dexter Gabriel

In this episode, we delve into the pivotal topic of emancipation and the apprenticeship system in the British Caribbean with Dr. Dexter Gabriel. Discover how these historical processes shaped Caribbean history and influenced family genealogy throughout the region. Dr. Gabriel sheds light on the lasting legacies of colonialism and discusses the importance of understanding our heritage as we explore the interconnectedness of our family histories and national identities. Join us for an enlightening conversation that highlights the untold stories of resilience and transformation in Caribbean communities.
 
Article:
https://www.readex.com/readex-report/issues/volume-14-issue-1/envisaging-freedom-eve-emancipation-british-caribbean-1833
Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Jubilees-Experiment-Abolitionism-Slaveries-Emancipation/dp/1108845509
Ph.D. Stony Brook University, 2016
Research Specialities: Black Atlantic, Slavery, Abolition and Emancipation, Post-emancipation Societies, and Slavery in Popular Culture
Dr. Dexter Gabriel earned his B.A. in history from Texas State University-San Marcos, an M.A. in history also from Texas State University-San Marcos, and his Ph.D. in history from Stony Brook University-New York. His research interests include the history of bondage, resistance, and freedom in the Black Atlantic, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to slavery within popular culture and media. His current research explores British Emancipation in the Anglo-Caribbean and its impact on abolitionist strategies in nineteenth-century North America. His work has been translated into the social arena through panel discussions, lectures, articles, and interviews as diverse as the Federal Reserve Bank of Virginia to Voice of America, BBC America, and elsewhere.
He is jointly-appointed faculty with the History Department.
 
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Exploring Family Heritage Through Sickle Cell Anemia

In this episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris interviews Lanre Tunji-Ajayi, the CEO of the Sickle Cell Anemia Association of Ontario. They explore the significance of hereditary conditions like sickle cell anemia within the context of Caribbean history and family heritage. Understanding how genetics affect Caribbean families provides essential insights into our shared history and cultural identity. Join us as we navigate the intersection of health, ancestry, and the impact of colonialism on our family histories. This episode uncovers the importance of preserving family genealogy amidst the challenges posed by genetic conditions, offering a unique perspective on the narratives that shape our understanding of heritage.
 
Website: https://sicklecellanemia.ca/
 
October 2023 Marathon: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/65909/2023-tcs-toronto-waterfront-marathon/fundraising-organization/46852
 
Blood Partner: https://sicklecellanemia.ca/be-our-blood-partner
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Verona Spence-Adofo: Exploring Anansi Stories in Caribbean Heritage

Verona Spence-Adofo is the co-founder of Ancestral Voices, an educational initiative dedicated to documenting and disseminating research-based knowledge about African sacred cosmologies, their spiritual philosophies, and practices. In this episode, we delve into the significance of **Caribbean history** and its impact on **family genealogy** through the lens of Anansi stories. These tales not only entertain but also serve as cultural artifacts that preserve and communicate the rich heritage of Caribbean people. Join us as we explore how these narratives contribute to our understanding of identity and roots.                                                                                                                                                                                 Website:                                                                                    https://ancestralvoices.co.uk/                                                                                        Film:                                                                                              https://filmfreeway.com/av2                                                                                      Facebook:                                                          https://www.facebook.com/AncestralVoicesFilms                                                        Article Link:                                                                    https://folklorethursday.com/regional-folklore/anansi-the-spider-trickster-or-teacher/                                                                                                                      TikTok:                                                                      https://www.tiktok.com/@ancestral_voices                                                                  Book:                                                                                    https://www.amazon.com/Rituals-Living-Vusamazulu-Credo-Mutwa/dp/B07V3P8LYF                                                                                              YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/bvpXzC3KKsg                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     #Caribbeanculture #AncestralVoices #Africancosmologies #familyheritage #Caribbeanancestry #Anansi

Bequeathed Heritage: Exploring Colonialism and Family History with Dr. Victoria Barnett-Woods

In this episode of Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris speaks with Dr. Victoria Barnett-Woods, an Assistant Teaching Professor at Loyola University Maryland specializing in literature of the long eighteenth century. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of Caribbean history and how it intersects with family genealogy, including the legacies of colonialism that shape our understanding of heritage today. Discover how family narratives are woven into the broader context of Caribbean cultural identity and the impact of historical events on descendants. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion that sheds light on how individuals can explore and reclaim their family history while honoring their ancestral roots.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Victoria-Barnett-Woods-ebook/dp/B086XK81FY?ref_=ast_author_mpb                                                                                                                                                                                                      Article Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1754-0208.12803  Current Research:                                                                                                  Manuscript in Progress: Reading the West Indies: Empire, Slavery, and the Rise of the Novel.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Contact Twitter @VictoriaBWs                                                                                                                                                                                                                             #colonialism #caribbeanhistory #familyhistory #familygenealogy #heritage

Impact of British Parliamentary Legislations on Enslaved Women: A Study of Colonialism in the 1700s-1800s

In this episode of Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast, we dive into the profound impact of British parliamentary legislations on enslaved women during the 1700s and 1800s. I speak with Dr. Justine K Collins, a Legal Historian and Postdoctoral Researcher & Lecturer at SOAS University of London, Faculty of Law, who specializes in the intersections of colonialism and family history. Dr. Collins sheds light on the Barbados Slave Code of the 1660s, a pivotal piece of legislation that influenced family genealogy and the lives of enslaved women. Join us for an enlightening discussion that not only uncovers the legal frameworks of the past but also explores how these historical legacies continue to resonate within Caribbean heritage today.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     BIO:                                                                                                                               Dr. Justine K Collins is a legal historian and specialises in the intersection of law and society particularly within colonial slavery laws of the Atlantic World. She completed her doctoral studies at the Goethe University Frankfurt in conjunction with the Max Planck Institute for European Legal History and Legal Theory in Frankfurt, Germany. Her thesis engaged legal comparative analysis to trace the origins and influences of the British Caribbean slavery codes. This thesis research - Tracing British West Indian Slavery: An Analysis of Legal Transplants - was published by Routledge in 2021.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Article:                      https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13200968.2021.1933801?journalCode=rfem20                                                                                                 Youtube:                                                                        https://youtu.be/ObinolIXOr0                                                                                  Book:                                                                                                                              Link: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Justine-K-Collins/dp/1032122994                                                                                                                                                          Support the channel Buy me a coffee: Ko-fi.com/disafimihistory                                Follow: Twitter: @eppinghall                                                                        Instagram: @berkshirehalleppingpress                                                                      Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WlDABsVBBYSPH8dUdD1lQ  Workbook                                                                https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/wendy-aris/genealogy-workbook/paperback/product-88wyv4.html?page=1&pageSize=4                                                                                                                                                                  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2zQefSvCUk                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          #history #jamaicanhistory #jamaicapodcast #History #BritishAtlanticHistory #colonialism #Slavecode #CaribbeanHistory #SlaveHistroy #JamaicaHistory #familyhistory #familygenealogy #heritage

Exploring the Barbados Slave Code of the 1660s with Dr. Justine K Collins – Unraveling Colonialism's Impact

In this episode of Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Justine K Collins, a Postdoctoral Researcher & Lecturer at SOAS University of London. They delve into the intricacies of the Barbados Slave Code from the 1660s, examining its role in shaping Caribbean history and its deep-rooted connections to colonialism. Together, they explore how this legislation impacted family genealogy and the heritage of the Caribbean people. Listeners will gain insight into the lasting implications of these historical narratives, providing a framework for understanding present-day family histories in the Caribbean context. Join us for an enlightening conversation that bridges the past with the present in the exploration of Caribbean ancestry and culture.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          BIO:                                                                                                                            Dr. Justine K Collins is a legal historian and specialises in the intersection of law and society particularly within colonial slavery laws of the Atlantic World. She completed her doctoral studies at the Goethe University Frankfurt in conjunction with the Max Planck Institute for European Legal History and Legal Theory in Frankfurt, Germany. Her thesis engaged legal comparative analysis to trace the origins and influences of the British Caribbean slavery codes. This thesis research - Tracing British West Indian Slavery: An Analysis of Legal Transplants - was published by Routledge in 2021.                                                                                                    Book Link:                                                                        https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Justine-K-Collins/dp/1032122994                                                                                                                                                                  Support the channel                                                                                                Buy me a coffee: Ko-fi.com/disafimihistory                                                              Follow: Twitter: @eppinghall                                                                                 Instagram: @berkshirehalleppingpress                                                                       Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WlDABsVBBYSPH8dUdD1lQ  Workbook https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/wendy-aris/genealogy-workbook/paperback/product-88wyv4.html?page=1&pageSize=4                                                                                                                                                                  Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2zQefSvCUk                                                                                                                                                                                       #history #jamaicanhistory #jamaicapodcast #History #BritishAtlanticHistory #Slavecode #CaribbeanHistory #SlaveHistroy #JamaicaHistory #colonialism #heritage #familygenealogy #Caribbeanhistory #familyhistory

Manumission in Late Eighteenth-Century Jamaica: A Study of Colonialism and Heritage

In this episode of Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris speaks with Dr. David Beck Ryden, a prominent Associate Professor of History at the University of Houston – Downtown. With degrees in Economics and History, Dr. Ryden's expertise lies in the intricate narratives of British American slave societies. Join us as we delve into his research on manumission in late eighteenth-century Jamaica and examine the far-reaching impacts of colonialism on Caribbean heritage. Through his articles in prominent journals and his editorial work on pro-slavery pamphlets, Dr. Ryden reveals vital insights into the legacies that shape our understanding of Caribbean history today. Whether you're interested in family genealogy or simply curious about the Caribbean's past, this conversation promises a deep exploration into the threads connecting our present to our colonial history.                                                                                                                                                                   Book:                                                                               https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/david-beck-ryden/1564268/in Late Eighteenth-Century Jamaica                                                                                                             Article Link:                                                                  https://brill.com/view/journals/nwig/92/3-4/article-p211_1.xml?language=en Endangered Archives Programme                                                                                Link: https://eap.bl.uk/collection/EAP148-3-1/search                                                Website: https://quanthistory.wordpress.com/about/                                                                                                                                                                                       Support the channel Buy me a coffee: Ko-fi.com/disafimihistory                              Follow:                                                                                                                    Twitter: @eppinghall                                                                                            Instagram: @berkshirehalleppingpress                                                                        Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WlDABsVBBYSPH8dUdD1lQ  Workbook                                                                https://www.amazon.com/Genealogy-Workbook-Family-History-Research/dp/B09NRHG3M3/                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2zQefSvCUk                                                                                                                                                                                          #history #jamaicanhistory #jamaicapodcast #History #BritishAtlanticHistory #Manumissions #CaribbeanHistory #SlaveHistroy #JamaicaHistory #colonialism #caribbeanhistory #familyhistory #familygenealogy #heritage