Coming off the heels of Black History Month, March is recognized asWomen’s History Month in the U.S., in addition to International Women’s Day on March 8th which celebrates women’s achievements, embraces equity, and calls for a more inclusive world.
Within the last year alone, we have seen countless women in the Caribbean and its diaspora break records set trends and accomplish enormous feats in their respective fields. Caribbean women make history every day and, in many ways, their accomplishments are a testament to the legacies of the female trailblazers who came before them.
As a Jamaican-American and lover of history, I, Alexandria Miller, have always believed knowing our history is a great way to venerate our ancestors, establish connections across the region, and ensure that our communities are empowered with the knowledge of who we are and where we come from. It is for all these reasons and more that I founded my podcast, Strictly Facts: A Guide to Caribbean History and Culture in 2020.