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
The History of Grenada's Spicemas with Christell Simeon
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No island's carnival is exactly the same - take for instance, Grenada's Spicemas. Christell Simeon joins Strictly Facts to discuss the history and uni…
A Brief History of Jamaica's Kendal Railway Tragedy with Beverley East
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More than sixty years ago, on September 1, 1957, over 1600 lives were lost and generations of families were impacted when a train derailed on its way …
Review Session: Caribbean Feminisms
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Did you enjoy our last episode for Women's History Month? Take a quick listen to this special Review Session as host, Alexandria Miller, explores some…
A Brief History of Women's History and Feminisms in the Caribbean with Sarah-Anne Gresham
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Happy Women's History Month and International Women's Day! In honor of all Caribbean bad gyals at home and in the diaspora, Sarah-anne Gresham joins u…
Consequences of the Environment on Caribbean Education with Dr. Jessica S. Samuel
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The environment plays a tremendous role in the Caribbean's growth and development. How often, though, do we consider its impact on education? In this …
A Brief History of the Two Saint Martins/Sint Maartens
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Did you know that there are two territories on the island of Saint Martin that go by roughly the same name? In this brief episode, we share just how t…
Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Queer Activism in the Caribbean with Ryan Persadie
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For decades, the Caribbean has gained a reputation for being one of the most homophobic regions in the world. In this episode, Ryan Persadie joins Str…
New Year, New Episodes!
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It's a new year which means we're celebrating two years in podcasting! Listen to this brief episode on our goals for 2023, including something big we'…
Strictly Facts' 2022 Wrap Up
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What a year 2022 has been! What a better way to close our second year of podcasting than with a discussion of some of our most popular episodes as we …
The Caribbean Influence on Fashion with Alcot Laing of Rice & Tees
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The Caribbean has influenced fashion and style all over the world, especially in global music culture. In this episode, Alcot Laing joins us for a bri…
A Brief History of Haiti's Battle of Vertières, a Triumph for Human Dignity
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On November 18, 1803, Haiti, or what was then Saint-Domingue, successfully defeated the French in the Battle of Vertières, the final conflict in the H…
The 1948 Castries Fire: A Brief History on Disaster and Rebuilding in Colonial St. Lucia with Milt Moise
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One of the most defining events of the last century in St. Lucia is the Great Fire of Castries Fire, which destroyed most of the island's capital on J…
Independence and Liberation in 19th Century Cuba Part II with Marley Pulido
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Closing out Hispanic Heritage Month, Marley Pulido joins us for this second of a two-part conversation on Cuban independence. Together, we highlight t…
Independence and Liberation in 19th Century Cuba Part I
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Rarely do nationalist movements arise over night. This is also true for Cuba as we discuss in this first of a two-part series on Cuba's independence m…
A Brief History of the Irish in Montserrat with Ursula Petula Barzey
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Did you know that, outside of Ireland, the only other nation to celebrate St. Patrick's Day as a national holiday is the Caribbean island of Montserra…
A Brief History of the West Indian Day Parade
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The West Indian Day Parade is a decades long staple in New York culture. In this brief episode, listen to how the parade was founded as an ode to its …
A Brief History of Bush Medicine with Dr. Julia S. Jordan-Zachery
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Bush medicine, herbal medicine, or roots are all names for traditional forms of medicine used across the African diaspora. These traditional forms of …
Carry on Friends: Exploring Dual Citizenship
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In the bonus episode, of Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture, we’re doing an episode swap with Carry on Friends: The Caribbean Am…
A Brief History of Emancipation in Antigua with Dr. Natasha Lightfoot
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The anglophone Caribbean and other parts of the former British empire celebrate Emancipation Day on the First of August, commemorating the abolition o…
The History of US Immigration Policies & Caribbean Migration with Joy Charles
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US Immigration policies have historically marginalized people of color across the world. In this episode, Joy Charles joins us to discuss how these po…