Jun 19 2023
Cultural Legacy: Caribbean Identity + History
Caribbeanites have a rich history and legacy. In this episode, our featured guest, Dr. Natasha Lightfoot, Associate Professor of History at Columbia University, shares her wealth of knowledge on the topic. We discuss the crucial role of people of African descent in the making of the United States of America and the entire western hemisphere. And the importance of talking about slavery, colonialism, and all the different isms that come from that—capitalism, racism, sexism, colorism, all of those things that, in many ways, originate with the first sins of Western expansion. As first-generation kids, we examine our experiences growing up with two distinct cultures and their influence on our lives. Follow Dr. Natasha Lightfoot on Twitter: @njlightfootBuy her book: Troubling Freedom: Antigua and the Aftermath of British EmancipationResources: Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora InstituteSchomburg Center for Research in Black CultureRecommended Reading:For a general history of the Caribbean: Stephan Palmié and Francisco Scarano, eds, The Caribbean: A History of the Region and its Peoples For histories of the island of Hispaniola, the DR & Haiti, and their complicated historical relationship: Jean Casimir, The Haitians: A Decolonial History Michel-Rolph Trouillot, Silencing the Past: Power and the Production of History Lorgia Garcia-Pena, The Borders of Dominicanidad Edward Paulino, Dividing Hispaniola Dixa Ramirez, Colonial Phantoms *************************************Affiliate links mean we earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support the show at no additional cost to you.Support the Show.Thank you for listening! If you enjoy the show please follow, rate, and review. Visit us at www.imnotyelling.coFollow us on our social platforms for the latest updates @:IG: @imnotyelling_Twitter: @imnotyelling_Tiktok: @imnotyelling_YouTube: @imnotyelling_Support the show:www.buymeacoffee.com/imnotyellingpod We welcome constructive feedback and topic ideas, so please shoot us an email at www.imnotyelling.co/contact-us.