Rooted in Resilience: Tracing Caribbean Ancestry and Family Genealogy with Sandra Taitt Eaddy

Welcome to the Dis A fi mi History podcast! In this episode, host Wendy Aris is joined by Sandra Taitt Eaddy, a genealogist, family historian, and educator, to explore the rich history and heritage of Caribbean people. Sandra, the founder of the Baobab Genealogy Society, shares her passion for genealogy and the significance behind naming her group after the baobab tree, a symbol of strength and resilience.   Throughout the episode, Sandra discusses the mission and activities of the Baobab Genealogy Society, including workshops, seminars, and their annual Genealogy Emancipation Day event. She emphasizes the importance of oral histories in genealogical research, particularly within the African diaspora communities, and provides valuable advice for those starting their journey in tracing family history.   Listen in as Sandra shares intriguing historical insights, common pitfalls in genealogical research, and the profound impact of connecting with one's family heritage. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in uncovering and preserving their Caribbean family history and understanding the diverse narratives that shape our identities. If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to like, follow, subscribe, and write a review for the podcast wherever you listen. Thank you!   Bio: For more than 20 years Sandra has helped countless Barbadians and their descendants discover their roots. Sandra has worked with the popular television series Finding Your Roots, hosted by renowned, African American professor Henry Louis Gates. The series  featured celebrities who have their roots in Barbados. NBC TV has also worked with Sandra for their program Who Do You Think You Are. In addition to her annual Emancipation Genealogy Event, this year she pitched and participated in a panel discussion about Emancipation in the Caribbean on WNPR radio.   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Barbadosfamilyhistory/ Disclaimer: Oral Tradition Oral tradition is the passing of cultural knowledge, stories, beliefs, customs, and practices from one generation to another through spoken word rather than written texts. This form of cultural transmission includes storytelling, folklore, proverbs, songs, chants, and oral histories, and plays a crucial role in preserving the heritage, identity, and values of a community or society. Oral tradition ensures the continuity of cultural practices and collective memory, especially in societies where written language may be less prevalent or in conjunction with written records. Oral History Oral history is a method of historical documentation that involves collecting, preserving, and interpreting personal accounts and experiences through recorded interviews. These firsthand testimonies provide valuable insights into the past from the perspective of individuals who experienced it, offering a rich, personal dimension to historical events and eras. Oral history emphasizes the voices of ordinary people, often those underrepresented in written records, and is a crucial tool for capturing diverse narratives and preserving cultural heritage. https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/chs_research/independent-researchers-for-hire/   Follow: Twitter: https://twitter.com/eppinghall?lang=el 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 #slavery #colonialhistory #heritage #CaribbeanHistory #Research #genealogy #podcast #colonialism #familygenealogy #familyhistory