In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, Professor Idalia T. Wilmoth delves into crucial aspects of Caribbean history and heritage through the lens of Black Roatán identity, migration, and language preservation. Exploring family genealogy and the significance of family archives, she paints an immersive picture of how cultural memory is preserved through storytelling, religion, and language amidst political challenges and displacement.

Listeners gain insight into the emotional landscapes faced by Caribbean and Central American diasporic communities as they strive to maintain their unique identity. The conversation emphasizes the urgency of safeguarding documents, oral histories, and shared heritage to sustain Roatán’s Black Creole identity for future generations and deepen our understanding of how colonialism has shaped present-day belonging and identity across the diaspora.

Bio:

Professor Idalia T. Wilmoth is Associate Faculty in the Indiana University School of Education’s Department of Urban Teacher Education and Africana Studies Program. Her research sits at the intersection of Afro-Latin Studies, Caribbean Studies, and Black geography, with a particular focus on how identity is shaped within racialized historical and geographical spaces.

Driven by a commitment to preserving orality, her work engages both empirical and archival methods to explore the lived experiences of Black communities across the Caribbean and Central America.

Her dissertation project, “Neva Fah Get Home: Constructions of Black Roatánin Identity in Roatán, Honduras,” examines the development of Black cultural identity along Central America’s Caribbean Coast. A key component of this research involved conducting interviews through podcasting—an innovative approach that captures and preserves the authentic voices of Black Roatánins, especially second-generation individuals navigating questions of migration, belonging, and cultural memory.

Through her scholarship, Professor Wilmoth highlights the importance of storytelling as both a method and a form of historical preservation.

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In this enlightening episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris speaks with Chedwick Crieghtney, founder of the Gold Pill Group, about conscious return tours that reconnect the Caribbean diaspora to Africa on emotional, cultural, and economic levels. Dive deep into the heart of Caribbean history and family genealogy as Chedwick explains the transformative 'Gold Pill' concept, the healing traditions of Sankofa, and the significance of naming ceremonies.

Explore practical pathways for travel, relocation, and community building in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming heritage and ancestral ties. This episode highlights the urgency for younger generations to engage with their family history amidst Africa's growing economies. Listeners are invited to learn more about trip packages and services designed to reshape personal and collective futures through meaningful connection to the continent.

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Chedwick Creightney, a Jamaican Canadian who lives and works in Toronto, previously served on the CAG board during the last term. According to Stafford, he brings significant fundraising and networking experience to the board. Chedwick is currently the CEO of Gold Pill Group Inc., a group of companies providing consultation to small and midsize businesses.

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In this episode of the Dis A Fi Mi History Podcast, host and Dr. Marva Ferguson delve into the experiences of Jamaican-born adults who migrated to Canada as children, situating their stories within the broader context of Caribbean history and family genealogy. They explore the complex two-step migration process, including the challenges of family separation and reunification, schooling in a new country, experiences of racism, and the lasting emotional and social effects on families.

Using personal stories alongside academic research, this episode highlights how physical distance reshapes identity, belonging, and family ties. The conversation also urges the development of historically informed supports and policies to better assist families reunited across borders, reflecting on the importance of heritage and historical context.

Listeners interested in Caribbean family history, genealogy, and the legacies of colonialism will find valuable insights and resources in this moving discussion about migration, resilience, and cultural identity.

BIO:

Dr. Marva Ferguson is a social worker, advocate and educator. A graduate of the University of Calgary, she holds a BSW and MSW in social work specializing in Leadership in the Human Services, certificate in Disaster Management, and trainer/facilitator in Mental Health First Aid and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

Marva's current interest is in anti-Black racism, anti-oppression, and critical race theory approaches to social work practice. She encourages students to stay curious and to question knowledge continuously. Marva’s current research interest is in sequence migration with a focus on The Personal Stories of Jamaican Adults who migrated to Canada as Children.

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