Unpacking the Legacy of Colonialism and Slavery: Insights from Modern Churches

In this episode of the Dis a fi mi History Podcast, we delve into the complex legacy of slavery and colonialism in modern churches, shedding light on Caribbean history and its implications for today. Host Wendy Aris is joined by Dr. Amisa Zanabu Bakuri, a postdoctoral fellow at the Faculty of Religion and Theology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Dr. Bakuri's research uncovers the intricate connections between religion, well-being, and the historical impacts of colonialism on Black and white congregants alike.  Through her enlightening article, "Black and White in the Church," Dr. Bakuri provides a nuanced discussion on the racial dynamics within religious communities, discussing how the heritage of slavery continues to create barriers to inclusion and understanding. Listeners will hear personal experiences that highlight emotional distress, and the challenges faced by many Black congregants, as well as proactive measures some churches are taking toward reconciliation and inclusivity.  Tune in for an enlightening conversation that deepens our understanding of Caribbean history and the ongoing quest for unity within faith communities. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, follow, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thank you!   Bio:  Amisah Zenabu Bakuri was born in Ghana and holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in History and Political Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. In 2011, Amisah received the Peggy Appiah Prize for Excellence in History awarded by the Centre for Intellectual Renewal in collaboration with the Department of History and Political Studies, KNUST. She was named the best student for the 2006 year group during the Silver Jubilee of Notre Dame Girls High School in 2012, and proved her academic prowess in the University by graduating with a first class honours BA in History (with Political Science) from KNUST. After graduation, she worked for a year as a Research and Teaching Assistant (TA) at the Department of History and Political Science, KNUST. She is currently preparing to defend her PhD thesis in Anthropology at the Amsterdam Institute of Social Science Research (AISSR), University of Amsterdam. In September 2012, Amisah received a scholarship from the Eric Bleumink Fund for a period of 24 months to undertake a Research Master in Modern History and International Relations at the University of Groningen (RUG) in the Netherlands. At the RUG, she was also selected to participate in the Masters Honours programme -Leadership making a difference. While studying in Groningen, Amisah held the position as the secretary of the African Students Community, served on the Groningen International Student Platform (GISP) and also an Intern at the African Studies Centre in Leiden. Amisah loves teaching and her research interest spans a wide range and intersection of issues of Religion, Sexuality, Gender, Well-being, African Diaspora and African history. Amisah is also passionate about helping people to grow their career and open for consultancy. Amisah is married to Daniel Antwi-Berko and they have three children. In her spare time, she loves to read, write and bike.   Book: https://bookscouter.com/author/bakuri-amisah-zenabu https://www.amazon.ae/Family-Friendship-Memories-Amisah-Zenabu/dp/B09QNZBV9W   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   Theme Music "Africa" is modern ethnic track with fresh chords, African vocal, orchestra. License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) #history #cariBBeaNChurchhistory #church #slavery #colonialhistory # #CaribbeanHistory #Religion #Black&White #podcast #heritage #familyhistory #familygenealogy