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Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy Jews
Episode 72 - Leviticus All Along ...With Special Guest Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner
January 15, 2025Torah Smash! The Podcast for Nerdy JewsEpisode 72 – Leviticus All Along …With Special Guest Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-WeinerWe are thrilled to welcome the first character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to join us on Torah Smash, Rabbi Levin, played by real life clergy, Rabbi Alexandria Shuval-Weiner. She shares about her journey into the MCU, we discuss our thoughts of the newest Jewish character to be portrayed in this world, and we share some of our favorite parts of the series. Just like the show, you may have to relisten to this one again to m...
2025-01-15
49 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Celebrating Milestones and Hidden Histories for the New Year!
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.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 just beneath the surface, often ignored by mainstream stories. This year, we're shining a light on hidden treasures. These overlooked stories not only enrich our understanding of our past but also forge stronger connections among Caribbean voices worldwide.I'm Alexandria Miller, your guide on this journey, and I'm excited to invite you to become a part of our...
2025-01-08
04 min
You Shouldn't Let Poets Lie to You
About Sea-Monkeys (w/ Miller Oberman)
Good morning Earthlings! Season's greetings! Celestial seasonings!For their last episode of 2024, Amelia and Alexandria talk about grief, 80s children's toys, and mixed metaphors with poet Miller Oberman, author of Impossible Things, just out from Duke University Press.We also swim around in Star Wars spoilers, fatherhood, the long-forgotten American poet icon Adelaide Crapsey, too-large koi, bibliomancy, the boogers of the Great Salt Lake, angels, and Tilda Swinton in Viktor & Rolf.Listen to learn once and for all the answer to the most challenging and pressing question humankind faces: if they're not monkeys...
2024-12-19
55 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
The Return of the Jamaican Giant Galliwasp: A Tale of Cultural Heritage and Reparations with Dr. Shani Roper
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Join us for a riveting discussion with Dr. Shani Roper, Curator at the University of West Indies Museum, as we celebrate a monumental event—the homecoming of the Jamaican Giant Galliwasp from Scotland, an emblem of natural heritage that's been away since the 1850s. The stirring tale of this lizard's return is not only a first in the repatriation of natural history specimens to the Caribbean region but also a testament to the collaborative spirit between international institutions.Embracing the complexities of international diplomacy and re...
2024-05-15
42 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Shaping Identity and Preserving Heritage: The Evolution of Caribbean Museums with Mr. Kevin Farmer
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Joined by Mr. Kevin Farmer of the Barbados Museum and Historical Society, we explore identity, cultural preservation, and the journey of Caribbean museums from colonial-era institutions to centers that shape national consciousness and safeguard heritage. Mr. Farmer's insights illuminate the evolution of Caribbean museums, spotlighting their crucial role in giving voice to marginalized communities and confronting complex histories within their walls. We capture the essence of a collective awakening, when cultural policies and spaces like the National Art Gallery in Jamaica emerge, nurturing local talent and innovation...
2024-05-01
55 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Language as Liberation: The History of French-based Antillean Kwéyòl with Soir Smith
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Join us as we journey through the linguistic heritage of Saint Lucia with Soir Smith, a passionate St. Lucian Kwéyòl advocate, guiding us through the colorful landscape of French-based creole languages that flourish across the Caribbean. These tongues, far from just a derivative of French, are rich embodiments of culture, history, and identity. We unravel these histories woven from the threads of African, European, and Indigenous Caribbean peoples, challenging the notion that Creole is merely "broken French." Together, we celebrate the unique complexities of these la...
2024-04-17
29 min
The History Hotline
134: Academic Life, PhDs and Jamaican Women ft. Alexandria Miller
This week's episode features the brilliant Alexandria Miller who is a historian, writer, and multimedia documentarian who is passionate about capturing Caribbean stories. This episode we talk about our academic journeys, doing a PhD and some of the differences in studying Caribbean history for a US vs UK perspective. We discuss Alexandria's work on Jamaican women and her motivations for researching a community so close to home. You can find out more about Alexandria's work on her podcast Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture and follow us for more here.
2024-04-16
58 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Exploring the History and Diversity of Caribbean Sign Languages with Kris M. Ali
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.The Caribbean is a region of a myriad of languages, Caribbean sign languages included. In this episode, we’re joined by Caribbean sign language scholar Kris M Ali to discuss the diversity of sign languages, from the shores of Jamaica to the Bay Islands. It's not just about communication; it's a tapestry of identity, history, and resiliency. We uncover the challenges faced by lesser-known sign languages and the potential harm of a one-size-fits-all approach to language policy. Our conversation traverses the cultural significance behind these languages, the vi...
2024-04-03
35 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
On the Wrong Side Women's History: Judith Phillip's Role in the Colony of Grenada
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.There are stories we typically don't tell during Women's History Month, one of whihc is the narrative of Judith Phillip (1760-1848), an enslaver from Grenada whose family's dominion over Carriacou and Petit Martinique tells a story not just of land and wealth but race and colonial allegiances against the backdrop of the transatlantic slave trade. This episode discusses the intricacies of Caribbean history, weaving the personal story of a mixed-race family into the broader fabric of 18th-century Caribbean society.Join Strictly Facts as we uncover how...
2024-03-20
13 min
Sanity
Sanity x ABCT: Harms in Therapy with Dr.'s Ilana Seager van Dyk and Alexandria Miller
This episode of the Sanity Podcast focuses on the harms caused by the misapplication of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), particularly towards minoritized populations. Guests Dr. Ilana Seager van Dyk and Dr. Alexandria Miller discuss their research on mental health disparities and the importance of culturally adaptive treatments. They address how misapplied therapeutic interventions can inadvertently harm LGBTQ+ and other minoritized groups by failing to consider the societal and structural factors affecting these individuals. The conversation also covers the significance of inclusive research, culturally responsive practice, and systemic changes within the mental health field to prevent further harm and ensure...
2024-03-20
1h 04
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
The Fabric of Words: Caribbean Women Weaving History in Literature with Dr. Warren Harding
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.As we weave through Women's History Month and International Women's Day, the patchwork of Caribbean women's literature takes center stage. With scholar Dr. Warren Harding, we celebrate the novels and poetry that carve out a space for the stories of Caribbean women. Our conversation turns the pages of history, culture, and activism, as Dr. Harding shares the profound influence of storytellers like Miss Lou and his own family's narratives on his Jamaican heritage and academic focus.Caribbean women's voices unfold in our discussion on the r...
2024-03-06
40 min
Impostrix Podcast
22. History: How Caribbean People have Influenced Black American Culture w/ Alexandria Miller
Send us a textLet's talk history y'all, and jump into the vibrant tapestry of how Caribbean people have had a profound impact on Black culture and the civil rights movement in the United States.In this episode, we had the pleasure of conversing with the brilliant Alexandria Miller, a Jamaican American doctoral student and host of Strictly Facts Podcast, who shared her wealth of knowledge on the subject. We explored the nuances of Black identity, particularly within the context of people within the Caribbean diaspora who have shaped and enriched Black American culture.
2024-02-21
55 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
What's In a Name? Geography, Governance, and the Grit of National Identity
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Join us as we voyage through the seas of Caribbean geography and politics as we explore the layers of history etched into nations' names and named and unnamed islands that are part of them. From twin islands like Antigua and Barbuda to archipelagos such as The Bahamas, we explore the entwined nature of geography and governance and how it shapes the cultural identity of these nations and delve into the complex political relationships that define the Caribbean narrative, including the dependencies of Carriacou and Petit Martinique to...
2024-02-21
06 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Navigating the Crossroads of Law, Race, and Sovereignty in Puerto Rico with Dr. Mónica Jiménez
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Join the conversation with Dr. Mónica Jiménez on Strictly Facts, where we peel back the layers of Puerto Rico's unique political situation and the heavy hand of U.S. legislative decisions on the island's fate. Through Dr.Jiménez's personal ties and her scholarly examination in her forthcoming book, Making Never, Never Land: Race and Law in the Creation of Puerto Rico, we gain an intimate glimpse into the Puerto Rico's legal status as an unincorporated territory and the systemic challenges that have been magnified by...
2024-02-07
1h 01
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
The History behind the Guyana-Venezuela Border Dispute
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Celebrate with us as Strictly Facts hits a milestone 75th episode—our heartfelt thanks goes out to each one of you for embarking with us on this journey of enlightenment and shared knowledge. Today, we raise the curtain on the contentious and historic border dispute between Guyana and Venezuela, a saga with roots tangled deep in the colonial era and now fueled by the modern-day allure of oil. Through the lens of the December 2023 referendum and the extended history of The Guianas, we illuminate the myriad facets of...
2024-01-24
15 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Embracing Our Legacy and Honoring Ancestral Wisdom: Reflections on Another Year of Strictly Facts
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.The echoes of Caribbean carnivals, the rhythm of calypso, and the wisdom of our elders - these are the threads that weave the rich tapestry of our heritage. As I navigated the bittersweet waves of personal loss this holiday season, I was reminded just how vital it is to preserve the legacy of our ancestors. This brief but poignant episode is a reflection on the journey of Strictly Facts, our growth through the podcasting world, and the challenges faced in education during an unprecedented global pandemic. It's...
2024-01-10
05 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Caribbean Footprints: Tracing Jamaican Influence in American Culture through the Life of Martha Gayle with Damion R. Evans
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.The Caribbean influence in the United States is undeniable, especially in states like New York. In this episode, guest Damion R. Evans helps illuminate this story through the engrossing life story of Ms. Martha Gayle, a Jamaican immigrant who journeyed to the US almost a century ago. He'll also be sharing his experiences of discovering Gayle's remarkable collection compiled by Jamaican Demar Ludford, and enlighten us about the impact of Caribbean immigrants on the American society and culture.You'll learn about Gayle, who braved her...
2023-12-13
45 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Framing Culture through Caribbean Cinema with Klieon John
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.In this episode, Klieon John, founder of Twin Island Cinema, joins Strictly Facts as we shed light on the pivotal role Caribbean films have played in shaping the region's vibrant culture and history. Expect a deep dive into the evolution of Caribbean cinema, from the early days of foreign influence to the emergence of globally recognized works like "BIM" and "Rockers." Klieon shares his personal experiences, painting a vivid picture of the creativity, resilience, and passion that are the bedrock of Caribbean filmmaking. From capturing moments of m...
2023-11-29
52 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Citizenship through Education and Imperialism in the Dominican Republic with Dr. Alexa Rodriguez
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.We're thrilled to have Dr. Alexa Rodriguez join us for a deeply engaging discussion through the Dominican Republic's educational history. With her unique insights developed through her Dominican heritage and academic background, Dr. Rodriguez deftly unveils the obscured narratives of education under the shadow of US imperialism. Ever wondered how external forces shape the landscapes of native education systems? Here's your chance to delve into the fascinating, yet lesser-known saga of the Dominican Republic's struggle for educational autonomy during the eight-year US occupation (1916-1924) and beyond.
2023-11-15
39 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Education and Empire: Schooling, Colonialism, and Migration, in Britain and the British Caribbean with Deanna Lyncook
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Education shapes lives - but how is this journey shaped by race, colonialism, and migration? Join us as we navigate the establishment of school systems in the British Caribbean post-Emancipation to the increasingly diverse classrooms of mid-20th century Britain. We're enlightened by the insights of Deanna Lyncook, a fellow podcaster and PhD student, whose research colors our understanding of Caribbean life and education abroad.We trace the racial and religious underpinnings of education in the anglophone colonies and unpack the challenges that newly-migrated British...
2023-11-01
54 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Turtle Soup, Maritime Boundaries, andTurtlemen in the Cayman Islands: An Environmental Odyssey with Dr. Sharika Crawford
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Our guest, award-winning author and U.S. Naval Academy professor, Dr. Sharika Crawford, takes us on a historical journey to the heart of the Cayman Islands, unearthing the complex relationship between the environmental landscape and the Islands; inhabitants through turtle soup. Together, we traverse the Cayman's fascinating evolution, from the aftermath of slave emancipation to the rise and subsequent fall of the turtle hunting industry. Venture with us as we uncover the dynamics between the Caymanian sea turtle hunters and the British government, the Islands' t...
2023-10-18
1h 05
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Cuban Domestic Labor: A Complex History Unearthed with Dr Anasa Hicks
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, this episode promises to enlighten you with a deep dive into the complexities of Cuba's domestic labor history, guided by the expert insights of our guest, Dr Anasa Hicks, Associate Professor of History at Florida State University. We journey together through the significant shifts of the 20th century, examining the enduring ties of domestic service to the history of slavery, the gendered and class structures of domestic labor, and the changing perceptions of these roles in society...
2023-10-04
34 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Exploring Black Women's Impact in Early 20th-Century Cuba with Dr. Takkara Brunson
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Have you ever wondered what Cuba was like before the 1959 Revolution? This fascinating episode promises to take you there. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us as we are joined by Dr. Takkara Brunson for a riveting exploration of the Republic of Cuba period (1902-1958) through the lens of Black Cuban women. We unravel their significant contributions to the independence movement despite the racialized and gendered dynamics that pervaded their society.The evolution of Black women's activism in this era is a narrative of transformative power...
2023-09-20
38 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Considering Caribbean Students' Experiences with Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Learning as a Caribbean person doesn't stop with understanding our history. In this episode, Dr. Emmanuela Stanislaus joins us for a discussion on the challenges of being educated outside of the region and how students can seek support and resources as they pursue their education. Dr. Emmanuela is an author, podcaster, consultant, and founder of Dr. Emmanuela Consulting. She finished her doctorate in Higher Education Administration in four years while balancing a demanding full time leadership role and a busy lifestyle. She founded Dr. Emmanuela...
2023-09-06
44 min
The Writing on My Mind Podcast
Using Research as a Connection to Home and Heritage (with Alexandria Miller)
Today's episode features Alexandria Miller, fifth year doctoral student at Brown University's Africana Studies Department and host of Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture podcast which is a project to promote accessibility of Caribbean history. Alexandria shares her graduate school journey, how she navigated graduate school during the pandemic as well as how she uses her research as a means to stay connect with her community.About Alexandria MillerAlexandria Miller is a historian, writer, and multimedia documentarian who is passionate about capturing Caribbean stories. She earned her B.A...
2023-08-30
32 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
A Brief History on Caribbean Myths, Legends, and Folklore with Amanda Alcántara
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Did you grow up hearing chilling stories of duppies and jumbies? Have you ever thought about what these tales and legends mean for Caribbean history and culture? In this episode, Amanda Alcántar joins us to do just that as we explore the impact of Caribbean folklore on our past and uphold their importance, particularly for Black and Brown communities. Amanda Alcántara is a Caribbean writer, journalist, and voice actor. Also known artistically as Ama Rey, Amanda is the author of Chula and How I...
2023-08-23
40 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Six Moments in Jamaican Sports Her-story for Sixty-one Years of Independence
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.One of my favorite parts of Caribbean culture is how we rally our islands and show our regional pride for our sports teams. In honor of Jamaica celebrating 61 years of independence and Jamaica's Reggae Girls making women's football history, I'm sharing six of my favorite Jamaican women's sports moments of all time. Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn |
2023-08-09
07 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Strictly Facts' Scary Caribbean Travel Spots
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Are there any Caribbean places that give you the creeps? Join us as we continue our summer travel list, this time sharing some of the top spots for hair-raising Caribbean history for your summer adventures. Be sure to let us know on social media if you plan on visiting any of these sites this summer!Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | ...
2023-07-26
08 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Strictly Facts' Summer World Heritage Sites Recommendations
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Looking for somewhere new to travel to this summer while still learning something new about the region? Check out our recommendations for some of UNESCO's well-preserved World Heritage Sites in the Caribbean, where history, culture, nature, biodiversity, and legacy all come together. See the full list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites here. Be sure to let us know on social media if you plan on visiting any of these sites this summer!Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts -
2023-07-12
08 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
A Brief History of GraceKennedy Ltd. in 20th Century Jamaica with Fred W. Kennedy
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.There are few Caribbean-owned businesses that have withstood the test of time like GraceKennedy Ltd. has for over one century. In this episode Fred W. Kennedy, grandson of one of the original co-founders, joins Strictly Facts to discuss his family's legacy with the company from the viewpoint of his father, Luis Fred Kennedy, who led the major conglomerate for over 50 years through pre- and post-independence Jamaica, the subject of our guest's new book Firstborn: The Life of Luis Fred Kennedy 1908-1982. Fred W. Kennedy was bo...
2023-06-28
47 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Caribbean Music, History and Social Justice with Dr. Danielle Brown
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month and Black Music Month with Strictly Facts this June as Dr. Danielle Brown joins the show for a discussion on Caribbean music and its capacity for influencing education and building social change that spans from the shores of Trinidad and Tobago, with a brief history of Parang, to the Caribbean diaspora. Danielle Brown, Ph.D. is a multi-disciplinary artist-scholar and entrepreneur. She is the Founder and CEO of My People Tell Stories, LLC, a company based on the premise that people...
2023-06-14
39 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
The History of Conflict between Haiti and the Dominican Republic Part II: Dominican Statelessness with Dr. Amarilys Estrella and Activist Ana María Belique
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.As a continuation of our last episode, Dr. Amarilys Estrella and Ana Maria Belique join for a discussion on anti-Haitian sentiment in the Dominican Republic. Together, we discuss how the Dominican government has legitimized some of the conflict through state documentation, leaving generations of Dominicans and Dominicans of Haitian descent stateless due to the 2013 Ruling 168/13. Amarilys Estrella is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology and a faculty affiliate for the Center for African and African American Studies at Rice University. Her research interests broadly focus on th...
2023-05-31
59 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
The History of Conflict between Haiti and the Dominican Republic Part I
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Join Strictly Facts as we celebrate Haitian Heritage Month with new episodes on Haitian history. This week we're sharing a brief history of the longstanding racial conflict between Haiti and the Dominican Republic to followed up by an extensive conversation on present-day anti-Haitian sentiment in our next episode. Stay tuned!Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | ...
2023-05-17
10 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
The History of Trade and Trade Law in the Caribbean with Alicia Nicholls
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.The Caribbean has been an epicenter of global trade since the birth of colonialism. In this episode, international trade specialist Alicia Nicholls joins us for a discussion about both how the region has shaped and is being shaped by trade across the world. Alicia Nicholls is an international trade consultant with over a decade of experience providing bespoke trade research and advisory services to a variety of clients. Miss Nicholls is the founder of the Caribbean’s leading trade policy and development blog, www.caribbeantradelaw.com...
2023-05-03
45 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
The History of Grenada's Spicemas with Christell Simeon
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.No island's carnival is exactly the same - take for instance, Grenada's Spicemas. Christell Simeon joins Strictly Facts to discuss the history and unique culture that Spicemas and Grenada offer the world each August. Christell Simeon is a Grenadian from the parish of St. David. Christell is a former educator of Caribbean history at the Presentation Brothers College (2005-2013). Christell is an SGU Alumni with a BSC in Business management with highest honors (Summa Cum Laude) from 2007 to 2011. Christell holds a Masters in Public Administration fr...
2023-04-19
33 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
A Brief History of Jamaica's Kendal Railway Tragedy with Beverley East
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.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 to Kingston after leaving Montego Bay. Writer and leading handwriting expert Beverley East joins Strictly Facts to share the story of the Kendal Railway Tragedy, its impact on her own family, and how and what inspired her to write Reaper of Souls, a historical novel about what was then the second worst rail disaster in history at the time. Ms. Beverley E...
2023-04-05
34 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Review Session: Caribbean Feminisms
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.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 of her key takeaways and offers several recommendations on scholars, activists, and even books to check out if you're interested in learning more about Caribbean Feminisms. Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn |
2023-03-22
07 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
A Brief History of Women's History and Feminisms in the Caribbean with Sarah-Anne Gresham
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.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 us for a discussion on Caribbean Feminisms and the ways Caribbean women have challenged oppressions and campaigned for their rights and the rights of others. Sarah-Anne Gresham is the co-founder of Intersect Antigua which is a Queeribbean feminist collective of stories, art, and teach-ins on gender justice. Sarah was a recipient of a Fulbright scholarship in 2018 and received a Master of...
2023-03-08
48 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Consequences of the Environment on Caribbean Education with Dr. Jessica S. Samuel
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.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 episode, Dr. Jessica S. Samuel joins for a discussion on educational equity and the environment, with a special focus on the US Virgin Islands and the hidden racial ramifications of environmental conservation on learning in St. John. Dr. Jessica S. Samuel is the founder and CEO of Radical Education & Advocacy League, LLC (REAL) an educational equity firm focused on improving BIPOC s...
2023-02-22
52 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
A Brief History of the Two Saint Martins/Sint Maartens
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.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 the French Saint-Martin and Dutch Sint Maarten came to be in the eastern Caribbean. Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website
2023-02-08
04 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Queer Activism in the Caribbean with Ryan Persadie
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.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 Strictly Facts for a discussion on the historic, colonial influence of anti-queer legislation and how the Caribbean and diaspora has worked together to evolve since the nineteenth century. Ryan Persadie is a writer, artist, educator, and PhD Candidate in Women and Gender studies and Sexual Diversity studies at the University of Toronto. His aesthetic and scholarly work investigates queer Caribbean d...
2023-01-25
46 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
New Year, New Episodes!
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.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've got in the works!Take our listener survey now and be entered to win a gift card for your support!Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube
2023-01-11
02 min
Strange As Fiction: TV + Movie News and Discussions!
The Dark Side of the Library of Alexandria
Where pop culture and history collide! The Library of Alexandria was constructed in the ancient city of Alexandria, Egypt. It was a massive complex, comprising several buildings and housing an estimated 700,000 scrolls. It was literally the library of the ancient world! And although it housed great wisdom and paved the way for the modern library, its stewards also used it as a way to gain power, censor unwanted texts, and control the narrative. Ultimately it was destroyed—twice. With it humanity lost untold historical treasures but we also have it to thank for paving th...
2023-01-10
19 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
Strictly Facts' 2022 Wrap Up
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.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 gear up for 2023. Listen to "Celebrating the Holidays in the Caribbean." Take our listener survey now!Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn |
2022-12-14
04 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
The Caribbean Influence on Fashion with Alcot Laing of Rice & Tees
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.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 brief discussion on some of the keen ways that Caribbean people have contributed to, challenged, and shaped fashion culture and our hopes for greater recognition of Caribbean style and pattern!Alcot Laing is the creative genius behind the Caribbean fashion apparel line Rice & Tees. Through clever wordplay and ingenuity, the brand fuses Caribbean culture, fashion, and art in an unprecedented...
2022-11-30
30 min
Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture
A Brief History of Haiti's Battle of Vertières, a Triumph for Human Dignity
Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.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 Haitian Revolution that led to Haiti's proclamation as the first independent Black nation months later. In this episode, I discuss this momentous victory on its anniversary over 200 years laters ahead of Battle of Vertières and Armed Forces Day. Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook |
2022-11-16
06 min