Bequeathed Heritage: Exploring Colonialism and Family History with Dr. Victoria Barnett-Woods

In this episode of Dis a Fi Mi History Podcast, host Wendy Aris speaks with Dr. Victoria Barnett-Woods, an Assistant Teaching Professor at Loyola University Maryland specializing in literature of the long eighteenth century. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of Caribbean history and how it intersects with family genealogy, including the legacies of colonialism that shape our understanding of heritage today. Discover how family narratives are woven into the broader context of Caribbean cultural identity and the impact of historical events on descendants. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion that sheds light on how individuals can explore and reclaim their family history while honoring their ancestral roots.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Victoria-Barnett-Woods-ebook/dp/B086XK81FY?ref_=ast_author_mpb                                                                                                                                                                                                      Article Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1754-0208.12803  Current Research:                                                                                                  Manuscript in Progress: Reading the West Indies: Empire, Slavery, and the Rise of the Novel.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Contact Twitter @VictoriaBWs                                                                                                                                                                                                                             #colonialism #caribbeanhistory #familyhistory #familygenealogy #heritage