“It’s never been cool for you to call me coolie” – Indo-Jamaican Melissa Dean

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“It’s never been cool for you to call me coolie” – Indo-Jamaican Melissa Dean

Melissa Dean is an Indo-Jamaican Masters student at Queens University in Canada. Her cultural background as well as her passion for advocacy and equity issues drives her to express her interests through spoken-word poetry. “I am Indo-Jamaican” is the first public performance of her poetry. Her great grandmother was born on a ship carrying indentured […]

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Curry Goat as a Metaphor for the Indian/Jamaican Future

As Curry Goat is quite easily and readily seen as both Jamaican and Indian, so too must Jamaican identity itself be seen. An in-depth discussion by Dr Kirk Meighoo

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Ep#66 Adoption Journey : A Parent’s Experience

In this episode, we have a candid conversation with Maitreyi & Mandar about their experience of adopting their second child. They share their journey, challenges, and triumphs, offering valuable insights for prospective adoptive parents. Key Points: The importance of a shared commitment to adoption between partners. Involving older children in the adoption process can be […]

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