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

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Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast Hosted by Wendy Aris A space where Caribbean history, family history, and heritage come to life. This podcast explores the legacies of colonialism and uncovers the often-overlooked stories that shaped the Caribbean and its people. Whether you're tracing your ancestral roots, exploring regional identity, or simply curious about the past that informs the present, Dis A Fi Mi History offers meaningful insights and resources for anyone interested in Caribbean genealogy and historical storytelling. Join host Wendy Aris as she speaks with historians, archivists, cultural practitioners, and everyday people who are piecing together the threads of their family and national histories.

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  1. Provisions Exhibit - Professor Keja Valens

    In this episode I speak with Professor Keja Valens in regard to the online exhibit on Provisions. Bio: KEJA VALENS is a professor of English at Salem State University. She has pu…

    S1 E1524:20
  2. Children of Uncertain Fortune: Unveiling Caribbean Family History with Professor Daniel Livesay

    In this episode, I speak with Daniel Livesay about his enlightening book, "Children of Uncertain Fortune," which reveals aspects of Caribbean history that are often overlooked, par…

    S1 E1449:52
  3. Congotay! Congotay! - How Food Shapes Caribbean Identity with Candice Goucher

    In this episode, we delve into Caribbean history with Retired History Professor Candice Goucher, who discusses her book "Congotay! Congotay! A Global History of Caribbean Food." We…

    S1 E1330:38
  4. Exploring Family History Through Pernicious Anemia - Insights from CEO Katrina Burchell

    In this episode, explore the importance of family genealogy in understanding our personal and collective Caribbean heritage. Join Katrina Burchell, CEO of the Pernicious Anemia Soc…

    S1 E1201:06:24
  5. Nakuona: Exploring Duppy Stories and Caribbean Ancestry

    In this episode, we dive into Duppy Stories with co-founders Dr. Judith Bruce-Golding and Sue Brown. This podcast explores the significant connection between these traditional Cari…

    S1 E1156:02
  6. 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 t…

    S1 E1031:32
  7. 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 intersectio…

    S1 E948:48
  8. 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…

    S1 E839:24
  9. 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 proce…

    S1 E725:13
  10. 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 significanc…

    S1 E646:52
  11. 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 cosmol…

    S1 E526:05
  12. 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 i…

    S1 E452:57
  13. 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…

    S1 E340:20
  14. 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 U…

    S1 E250:46
  15. 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…

    S1 E154:15
  16. My Best Genealogy Tips for Finding Previously Enslaved Ancestors | Robin R Foster

    In this episode, join me as I speak with Robin R Foster about her insightful book, My Best Genealogy Tips: Finding Previously Enslaved Ancestors. We delve into the world of family…

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  17. Exploring Caribbean Genealogy with Paul Crooks: Uncovering Ancestral Roots and Colonial History

    In this episode, we delve into colonialism and Caribbean history with renowned genealogist Paul Crooks. Mr. Crooks is not only an author but a passionate speaker who has dedicated…

    E932:41
  18. Exploring Caribbean Family History with Carlston Walters - Part 2

    In today's episode, I will be speaking with Carlston Walters of Caribbean Family History, a group dedicated to Caribbean genealogy. This organization assists family history researc…

    E816:08
  19. Exploring Caribbean Family History with Carlston Walters - Part 1

    In today's episode, I will be speaking with Carlston Walters of Caribbean Family History, a group dedicated to Caribbean genealogy. This organization assists family history researc…

    E735:55
  20. Dr. Kofi Barima on Obeah’s Role in Jamaica’s Fight Against Colonialism

    In today's episode, we're diving into Caribbean history as I speak with Dr. Kofi Barima, an assistant professor at Jackson State University specializing in Public History and the A…

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