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
Puerto Rico's Long Fight for Independence with Nina Vazquez
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Puerto Rico is one of America's remaining colonies after being ceded to the U.S. by Spain in 1898. In this episode, Puerto Rican scholar Nina Vazquez …
Colonial Connections: Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Turks & Caicos
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Did you know Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Turks & Caicos used to make up the Colony of Jamaica, governed by the UK until 1959? In this episode, we…
The History of West Indians in Canada with Dr. Marlene Gaynair
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With both Anglophone and Francophone Caribbean connections, Canada is one of the foremost locations of Caribbean life in the diaspora. Featuring Jamai…
The West Indian Federation (1958-1962) with Dr. Patsy Lewis
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Before many of the formerly British Caribbean territories became independent nations, they attempted to create a political union known as the West Ind…
Caribbean Festival Culture: The History behind the Fete with Shauna Rigaud
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Caribbean carnival is one of the region's most famous annual celebrations comprised with lively music, dancing, and of course lavish costumes. Shauna …
Big People Tings: Claudia Jones
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Our second "Big People Tings" highlight is Trinidadian Marxist, Black Feminist writer and political organizer Claudia Jones (1915-1964). Jones was one…
Let's Chat Caribbean Literature with Desiree C. Bailey
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Caribbean writers have undoubtedly left their mark on history. In this episode, we talk with author Desiree C. Bailey about Caribbean literature, com…
Caribbean American Migration
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Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with us this June as we journey through movements of Caribbean people to the US in the latter twentieth ce…
Big People Tings: Walter Rodney
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"Big People Tings" is a new continuing series where we highlight an individual Caribbean changemaker and discuss their contributions to our history an…
The History of Indian Indentureship in the Caribbean with Cristine Khan
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The Caribbean is made up of a number of ethnic groups, mostly as a result of colonialism between the 18th and 20th centuries. To commemorate Indian Ar…
Review Session: Our Voices. Our Histories.
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Class is in session! For this very brief episode, we recap major themes and takeaways from our first six episodes as part of our regular Review Sessio…
A History of Caribbean Style with Lauren Baccus
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Traditional or folk style and dress in the Caribbean has a long, intricate history that differs across the region. Speaking with textile researcher La…
Caribbean Languages with Dr. Joseph T. Farquharson
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Dialects, creoles, patwa/patois, there are so many names for languages spoken in the Caribbean. Caribbean languages have been historically degraded in…
A Brief History of Caribbean Religion with Dr. Aliyah Khan
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Religion is an integral part of Caribbean history and culture, some of which were introduced as a result of colonization and enslavement and others th…
The History of Caribbean Immigration
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This episode of Strictly Facts charts just some of the connections between the Caribbean and its diaspora as a result of slavery and migration. This e…
The Geography of the Caribbean with Melanie White
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Caribbean geography is often defined by the Caribbean Sea, but our historical and cultural borders go well beyond these physical boundaries. In this e…
The Caribbean Oral History Tradition
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Kicking off Black History month, this episode discusses the importance of oral storytelling in the Caribbean. From familial stories passed down throug…
Introducing Strictly Facts
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Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture is a podcast and educational platform that aims to educate and celebrate Caribbean history th…