Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Are you passionate about Caribbean history, its diverse culture, and its impact on the world? Join Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture as we explore the rich tapestry of Caribbean stories told through the eyes of its people – historians, artists, experts, and enthusiasts who share empowering facts about the region’s past, present, and future.
Strictly Facts is a biweekly podcast, hosted by Alexandria Miller, that delves deep into the heart and soul of the Caribbean, celebrating its vibrant heritage, widespread diaspora, and the stories that shaped it. Through this immersive journey into the Caribbean experience, this educational series empowers, elevates, and unifies the Caribbean, its various cultures, and its global reach across borders.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 118
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Caribbean Horror: Bringing Folklore to Film with Alyscia Cunningham
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Storytelling lies at the heart of Caribbean identity. Award-winning filmmaker Alyscia Cunningham joins us to unravel the power of Caribbean folklore t…
From Jamaica to England: Documenting Caribbean Family Histories with Calvin Walker
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When we lose a loved one, the stories they carried often disappear with them—unless we find ways to preserve them. This powerful truth drives creative…
The Art of Truth: How Documentary Filmmaking Captures Caribbean Political Movements with Richard Vaughan
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What drives someone to pick up a camera and document untold Caribbean history with no formal training? For Richard Vaughn, it was a simple realization…
Six Days That Shook Trinidad: The 1990 Coup Attempt with Eskor David Johnson
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Thirty-five years ago on July 27, 1990, Trinidad and Tobago experienced a shocking violation of its democratic foundations when Yasin Abu Bakr and th…
The Chain is Broken: Emancipation Day and Dutch and Danish Colonial Legacies
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Freedom wasn't granted—it was seized through blood, sweat, and unwavering resistance. Across the Dutch and Danish Caribbean colonies, enslaved African…
Caribbean Airmen: Untold Stories of World War Heroes with John Concagh
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When we picture World War I and II, we rarely envision Caribbean soldiers in RAF uniforms flying bombing missions over Nazi Germany or Trinidad's oil …
From Colonial Marines to Caribbean Pioneers: The Merikins of Trinidad
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Caribbean American Heritage Month invites us to explore the rich tapestry of identities that shape our diaspora experience. In this episode, we uncove…
Between Two Empires: The Battle for Freedom in the Atlantic World with Matthew Taylor
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The forgotten liberation of thousands stands at the intersection of British military history and the African diaspora. When historian Matthew Taylor s…
Our Culture Doesn't Break, It Transforms: Evolving Caribbean Identity
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What remains of Caribbean identity when our most treasured traditions begin to shift? Bridging thoughts from our recent episodes, I tackle this profou…
The Caribbean Front Room as Architecture and Cultural Archive with Dr. Stacy Scott
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Step into the Caribbean front room – that formal, pristine space with plastic-covered furniture, carefully displayed china, and family photographs tha…
What Happens When Art Preserves What Nations Cannot? with Keisha Oliver
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The Caribbean's artistic traditions reveal profound truths about our history, identity, and resilience. Keisha Oliver, PhD candidate at Penn State, j…
Split Me in Two: Exploring Dougla Identity in the Caribbean
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Have you ever wondered about the beautiful complexity that arises when different cultures blend? The Caribbean term "Dougla" captures exactly that—spe…
Banking on Community: The Caribbean's Alternative Economy with Dr. Caroline Shenaz Hossein
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The Caribbean's financial revolution has been quietly unfolding for generations. We delve into the powerful world of rotating savings and credit assoc…
How One Pregnant Woman Helped Lead a Revolution: The Story of Lumina Sophie
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Dive into the extraordinary story of Lumina Sophie (1848-1879), a lesser-known yet powerful figure in Caribbean history, as we explore her inspiring j…
A Brief History of the West India Regiments with Isaac Crichlow
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Join Strictly Facts as we uncover the hidden stories of the Caribbean's military past, featuring the intriguing West India Regiments established by th…
How Faith Built Bridges for Black Unity in the Guianas with Dr. Briana Royster
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Journey through Black history and Caribbean connections, revealing the incredible legacy of Black missionaries in the British and Dutch Guianas. Dr. B…
The Legacy of Jose 'Cha Cha' Jimenez: The Young Lords' Path of Radical Action
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Learn about the visionary leadership of Jose "Cha Cha" Jimenez (August 8, 1948 – January 10, 2025), who turned the Young Lords from a street gang into…
Celebrating Milestones and Hidden Histories for the New Year!
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As we kick off a new year and celebrate five incredible years of Strictly Facts, we're taking a fresh angle by focusing on those narratives that lie j…
Art and Heritage of the Cayman Islands with Maia Muttoo
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Art speaks volumes about history and resilience. Join us as we chart the artistic evolution of the Cayman Islands with Maia Muttoo, Education Manager …
Tracing Ancestral Threads: A Journey from the West to Sierra Leone with Alya Harding
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Our history of migration spans across the world. Join us as we journey with Alya Harding, a community organizer and PhD student, who shares her heartf…