103 – Cuba: Early History to the Revolution, Part 2 w/ Jonathan Dettman

We speak to Professor Jonathan Dettman about Cuba: from early Indigenous history, settler colonialism, to the Revolution. The emphasis of this two-part series is the untold bottom-up history of Cuba. Focusing more on Indigenous peoples, African descendants, and life before and after colonization. To fully appreciate the Revolution, you need to understand the context that led to the Revolution.  Professor Dettman is an associate professor of Spanish as well as the department chair. His current scholarship covers Cuba, the Caribbean, the Southern Cone, and the US Southwest. He's also taught classes in critical theory and comparative literature.  We can't continue to produce important episodes like this one without your solidarity. There is no Southpaw without your financial support. In return, not only do you help produce the show but you also get access to more great content. It's mutual aid. Find our Patreon, swag, and other ways to support us at: https://www.southpawpod.com  Find Professor Dettman on Twitter: @jon_dettman  You can find Southpaw on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @SouthpawPod  You can also find Sam on Twitter and Instagram: @StuffFromSam