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Exploring Bahamian History: From Indigenous Roots to Modern Identity

In this episode, Hema and Sasha Wells, a PhD student in Caribbean History at Florida International University, delve into the rich history of The Bahamas. The discussion spans multiple eras, from the indigenous Lucayan people, the effects of European colonization, the cultural and racial dynamics influenced by loyalist migration, and the eventual road to independence from the British Crown in 1973.

Sasha highlights the ongoing social and cultural challenges, including the remnants of colonialism and the importance of preserving Bahamian history through both academic and public history projects. The  ...