What if the stories we've inherited about history—and about each other—are incomplete?

In this thought-provoking episode of The Story of Us, Jeff Ellison sits down with historian, veteran, and author Roger Persaud for a conversation that begins with history but ultimately becomes an exploration of what it means to be human.

Growing up in British Guiana (now Guyana) without electricity or running water, Roger's journey would take him from the Caribbean to New York City, through military service in the U.S. Air Force, into a lifelong passion for uncovering overlooked chapters of history. His work challenges conventional narratives, particularly surrounding the Caribbean, colonialism, race, and identity—not to rewrite history, but to better understand it.

Together, Jeff and Roger explore how the st ...