Ep. 4: The History of Caribbean Immigration
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 episode charts both direct and indirect connections to places London, New York, Louisiana, and the southeast US coast to discuss how West Indian culture and ideas has impacted different parts of the world.
Below is the syllabus for this episode. Divided into two sections, “Strictly Facts Reads” and “Strictly Facts Sounds,” it contains all the resources mentioned in episode four and additional content for you to dive deeper into the subject!
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Strictly Facts Reads!
"The 1809 Immigration of Saint-Domingue Refugees to New Orleans: Reception, Integration & Impact" by Paul F. Lachance
"The Politics of Repatriation and the First Rastafari, 1932–1940" by D. A. Dunkley
Strictly Facts Sounds!
Lord Kitchener - "London is the Place for Me"
Louise Bennett-Coverly - "Colonization in Reverse"
"The Unwanted The Secret Windrush Files BBC Documentary on Caribbean Blacks mistreatment" Directed by BBC (Film)