Ameliorating Empire: Slavery and Protection in… : DASH Story 2016-11-01
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I am a Jamaican who is retired from teaching English Language and Literature for over 40 years. Over time, my interest in the history of the African diaspora has grown, grown, grown, and this is where I am doing most of my reading. A mention on Facebook in the wee hours of this morning of the institution of 'Protector Of The Slaves', which I had never heard of, sent me scurrying to Google, and there I found this article. I am interesting in tracking down and learning about the Caribbean Carolina connections and have been advised by an historian how to approach that search. There are so many fascinating history courses at the University Of The West Indies, Mona (my alma mater 1974) and I play around with the idea of auditing an entire history degree. Until that decision is made, wonderful books and lectures come my way. I do feel a deep hunger to connect with our ancestors from Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Guyana, in fact all the African forebears who were forced onto the Middle Passage and may or may not have reached these shores of the Caribbean Sea. Mothers and fathers who suffered the traumas of the transatlantic trade in African persons, your strengths and resilience are evidenced in our existence, our survival, our unique characteristics and culture. We bow to you, we honour your journey, we ask your blessing. Ashe!
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