Exploring Black History through Travel with Diaspora Discoveries

In this episode of the Dis A fi mi History podcast, host Wendy Aris is joined by Professor Nneka Dennie, an expert in African American and Caribbean history. Nneka shares her journey of founding Diaspora Discoveries, a platform aimed at educating travelers about Black history and culture through immersive experiences in the Caribbean. Learn about the fascinating trips that combine historical education with leisure activities, allowing participants to explore significant sites such as the Newton Slave Burial Ground in Barbados, and engage with local experts and archives. Nneka discusses the motivations behind her unique approach to learning and travel, emphasizing a deeper understanding of the African diaspora. Discover how you can be part of these transformative journeys and gain insights into the diverse narratives of Black history. Whether you're a historian, genealogist, or someone interested in cultural exploration, this episode offers a window into a world where history is not only learned but experienced firsthand.                                                                                                                                                                Bio                                                                                                                                Professor Dennie is an Assistant Professor of History and core faculty in Africana Studies. She earned her PhD in African American Studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and completed her BA in Political Science with Honors in Africana Studies at Williams College. As a Black feminist scholar specializing in African American intellectual history, Dr. Dennie's courses examine race and gender in the United States and the Caribbean. Her research interrogates the work of nineteenth-century Black women thinkers. Dr. Dennie is currently working on two books, Re-defining Radicalism: The Rise of Black Feminism and the Politics of Respectability in the Nineteenth Century and "We Should Do More, and Talk Less": Mary Ann Shadd Cary's Essential Writings. She is also the president and co-founder of the Black Women's Studies Association.                                                                  Reservations for Barbados                                                                                                                                                            https://diaspora-discoveries.com/reservations                                                                                                                                                    https://www.instagram.com/diaspora_discoveries_/                                                                                                                   Follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berkshirehalleppingpress/ Morning Journal Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXMTL3NV Genealogy Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NRHG3M3 Prayer Journal: https://a.co/d/bfSdIl0 Devotional Journal: https://a.co/d/8K3C8Hk Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)   #history #familyresearch #familyhistory #colonialhistory  #CaribbeanHistory #Research #genealogy #podcast #genealogy