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Join Caribbean history experts Joe & Kevin as they uncover the #1 Caribbean History & Culture  Podcast powerful stories, cultural legacies, and untold truths that shaped the region in History of the Caribbeans: Tales of Resilience and Culture — a podcast for listeners passionate about Caribbean history, heritage, and the enduring spirit of a people who’ve shaped the world.

  1. Deportation and Broken Returns

    4H AGO

    Deportation and Broken Returns

    THE HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN | Episode: Deportation and Broken Returns In this episode of our History of the Caribbean series, we examine the brutal reality of the "broken return." Since the nineteen-nineties, the legal landscape of the United States has transformed, turning neighbors into "removals" and forcing thousands into permanent exile. We trace the impact of the nineteen ninety six Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) and how it stripped judicial discretion, destabilizing the Caribbean diaspora from Brooklyn to Little Haiti. This is not just a story of policy; it is the story of families fractured by ICE Air flights and the stigma of the "deportee" in cities like Kingston and Port-au-Prince. Inside this episode: Chapter One: The Paperwork of Exile. How the "aggravated felony" became a tool for mass removal. Chapter Two: The Flight to Nowhere. The physical and psychological shock of arrival in a "home" that feels foreign. Chapter Three: The Shadow of the Returnee. The struggle for reintegration and the rise of resistance movements like Chans Altenativ in Haiti. This is our history—unfiltered and grounded in the grit of survival. We explore the consequences of a system that chooses the machine over the man, leaving the Caribbean to absorb the human cost of foreign policy. Keywords & Topics covered: Caribbean Diaspora History, Jamaica Deportation, Haiti Migration, IIRIRA 1996, Criminal Alien Narrative, Transnational Families, Caribbean Social Issues, Immigration Reform History. #CaribbeanHistory #Diaspora #Documentary #SocialJustice #Podcast

    8 min
  2. Brain Drain and Economic Loss

    1D AGO

    Brain Drain and Economic Loss

    Brain Drain: The Silent Depletion of the Caribbean [00:00–02:30] Why the Caribbean is losing its future. Explore the economic impact of the brain drain and why our best minds are leaving for the North. The Caribbean is a factory for the world, producing elite doctors, nurses, and engineers—only to watch them walk away. In this episode of THE HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN, we go beyond the turquoise water to examine the "Care Drain" and the silent extraction of our intellectual wealth. In this episode, you will discover: The Post-Colonial Void: Why independence in the 1960s triggered a massive exodus of the professional class. The Harvest of Experts: How the UK and USA actively recruit our nurses and teachers, leaving local systems in crisis. The Remittance Trap: Why the billions of dollars sent back home might be standing in the way of real economic growth. Episode Chapters: 0:00 - The Invisible Tide: Introduction to Caribbean Depletion 2:45 - 1960s Independence and the First Great Exit 15:20 - The "Push-Pull" Theory: Why our architects are leaving 28:10 - The Care Drain: Foreign recruitment of nurses and teachers 42:35 - The Barrel Children: The emotional toll on Caribbean families 55:50 - Remittance Economy: Is the money worth the loss? 1:10:15 - The Future: Can we stop the brain drain? Join the Conversation Is the diaspora a strength or a weakness for our islands? Have you seen the effects of this depletion in your own community? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe for more long-form Caribbean history: [Your Subscribe Link Here] #CaribbeanHistory #BrainDrain #CaribbeanDiaspora #EconomicHistory #DocumentarySeries

    13 min
  3. When Heroes Failed Their People

    2D AGO

    When Heroes Failed Their People

    The Story: In this hard-hitting episode of THE HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN, we strip away the myth of the "political messiah." From the labor riots of 1938 to the modern-day halls of power, we track the rise and moral decay of the region's most iconic leaders. We journey through the streets of Jamaica, the volcanic tension of Grenada, and the shadow-filled offices of Guyana to ask the uncomfortable question: Did our independence heroes build nations, or just new plantations? This is a story of disillusionment, the "strongman" legacy, and the heavy price paid by the people when liberation stops at the palace doors.

    15 min
  4. Labor Leaders and Bloodied Strikes

    3D AGO

    Labor Leaders and Bloodied Strikes

    The untold story of the 1930s Caribbean Labor Rebellions. Witness the blood, sacrifice, and gritty history of the men and women who stood against an empire. From the sugar estates of St. Kitts to the oilfields of Trinidad and the docks of Kingston, the 1930s marked a point of no return for the Caribbean. In this episode of THE HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN, we expose the brutal reality of the labor strikes that birthed modern Caribbean politics. This isn't just a history of laws; it is a history of sacrifice. We dive deep into the lives of leaders like Uriah "Buzz" Butler and Alexander Bustamante, documenting the moment ordinary workers turned the tide against colonial exploitation. Discover how the "barefoot" protesters faced down bayonets to secure the rights we hold today.

    14 min
  5. Cultural Heroes Versus Political Power

    4D AGO

    Cultural Heroes Versus Political Power

    Discover how Caribbean cultural icons fought back against state control. We explore the gritty history of resistance, from Marcus Garvey’s UNIA to the banned sounds of Reggae and Calypso. In this episode of THE HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN, we break down the high-stakes conflict between grassroots heroes and political power. From the nineteen hundreds to the present, see how the state attempted to silence the voices of the people through prison, censorship, and institutionalization—and why they ultimately failed.

    16 min
  6. Caribbean Women Who Led Quiet Revolutions

    5D AGO

    Caribbean Women Who Led Quiet Revolutions

    Title Suggestion: Caribbean Women Who Led Quiet Revolutions (1900s History) Description: Discover the untold history of Caribbean women who led quiet revolutions in the early 1900s. From Nita Barrow to Elma Francois, we reveal the hidden figures who built the foundation for Caribbean resistance and independence. About This Episode: In this episode of THE HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN, we explore the "Heroes and Resistance" that history books often ignore. We dive into the nineteen thirties labor rebellions, the role of market women in Trinidad, and the nursing reforms that changed Barbados. This is a gritty, documentary-style look at the erasure of female leadership in the Caribbean and why their stories are essential to understanding our history today.

    15 min
  7. Michael Manley and Democratic Socialism

    6D AGO

    Michael Manley and Democratic Socialism

    Can a post-colonial nation truly survive outside the global financial system? In this episode of THE HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN, we dive into the gritty reality of Jamaica in the 1970s under the leadership of Michael Manley. Known to many as "Joshua," Manley rose to power with a bold vision of Democratic Socialism, promising free education, land reform, and a fair share of the island’s bauxite wealth. However, the dream of a new Jamaica quickly met the cold reality of the Cold War, bauxite levy struggles, and devastating economic destabilization. From the landslide victory of 1972 to the bloodiest election in our history in 1980, we explore the rise and fall of a movement that changed the Caribbean forever. In this documentary, you will discover: The impact of the Bauxite Levy on global corporations. How Michael Manley and Fidel Castro’s friendship triggered a Cold War response. The truth behind the 1980 election violence and the birth of political garrisons. The lasting legacy of social justice and democratic socialism in Jamaica today. CHAPTERS 0:00 - The Promise of Joshua: 1972 Victory 15:42 - The Bauxite Levy and Economic War 32:15 - The Cold Front: Manley and Castro 48:50 - Heavy Manners: The 1976 State of Emergency 01:05:12 - The 1980 Election and the Cost of a Dream 01:22:30 - Michael Manley’s Final Legacy Support Our History: If you value deep-dive Caribbean History and cultural preservation, please Subscribe and hit the bell icon. We are a diaspora-focused series dedicated to telling the untold stories of our islands with grit and truth. #CaribbeanHistory #Jamaica #MichaelManley #DemocraticSocialism #Documentary #OurHistory #Kingston70s

    12 min
  8. Fidel Castro – Revolutionary or Strongman

    FEB 10

    Fidel Castro – Revolutionary or Strongman

    Fidel Castro: Revolutionary Hero or Cold War Strongman? | The History of the Caribbean From the rugged peaks of the Sierra Maestra to the high-stakes tension of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Fidel Castro remains one of the most polarizing figures in global history. Was he the liberator who ended the Batista dictatorship and brought literacy to the masses, or a dictator who turned an island into a fortress? In this deep-dive documentary, we explore the gritty reality of the Cuban Revolution. We go beyond the propaganda to examine: The Granma Landing: The desperate guerrilla beginnings of the 26th of July Movement. The Siege Mentality: How the Bay of Pigs and the U.S. Embargo shaped a generation. The Special Period: The harrowing collapse of the Soviet Union and its impact on the Cuban people. The Legacy: The complex reality of education and healthcare versus censorship and exile. Join us as we navigate the ambiguity of a man who stood up to empires but refused to let go of power. This is our history—unfiltered, cinematic, and grounded in truth. Subscribe to THE HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN for more long-form stories on the heroes, resistance, and hard truths of our islands. #CaribbeanHistory #FidelCastro #CubaRevolution #Documentary #Podcast #ColdWarHistory #Havana #SierraMaestra

    15 min
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Join Caribbean history experts Joe & Kevin as they uncover the #1 Caribbean History & Culture  Podcast powerful stories, cultural legacies, and untold truths that shaped the region in History of the Caribbeans: Tales of Resilience and Culture — a podcast for listeners passionate about Caribbean history, heritage, and the enduring spirit of a people who’ve shaped the world.

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