Beyond Barbados-The Carolina Connection

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Dude, that's not a diss...The culture there is so scarce even the wiki pages are out here struggling

Culture of Barbados - Wikipedia.


Music of Barbados - Wikipedia

Religion in Barbados - Wikipedia

Barbadian cuisine - Wikipedia

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Haven’t heard that shyt since the early 90s lmaoo

 

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Haven’t heard that shyt since the early 90s lmaoo

it's a timeless expression ha*

 

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The Barbados Connection: beyond just South Carolina!

#Bajans Are Everywhere!

tracingafricanroots.wordpress.com

Fantastic article on connections between Barbados and other parts of the African diaspora

 

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The Barbados Connection: beyond just South Carolina!

#Bajans Are Everywhere!

tracingafricanroots.wordpress.com

Fantastic article on connections between Barbados and other parts of the African diaspora

Very interesting article.

 

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Barbados & South Carolina Seeking To Develop Ties​

OCT 14, 2022

Acting Prime Minister, Santia Bradshaw receives a token of appreciation from Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, John J. Tecklenburg while looking on are (left to right) – President of South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, Michelle MCCollum; President and CEO of the International African American Museum, Dr. Tonya Matthews; and Honorary Consul for Barbados in South Carolina, Rhoda Green. (T. Barker/BGIS)

Barbados is looking to leverage its historical ties with the people of Charleston, South Carolina, as it seeks to deepen relations.
Acting Prime Minister, Santia Bradshaw, expressed this yesterday at a reception at Ilaro Court, where a delegation led by the Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, John J. Tecklenburg, was welcomed to the island.
“Today, we continue to look towards the future, leveraging our shared heritage as a springboard for exploration into the myriad opportunities for collaboration that exists between us. Your very presence here… heralds a future of ever-strengthening ties between us.
“Barbados looks forward to broadening the scope of that relationship with Charleston beyond mere cultural heritage because there is so much more; cultural heritage is very powerful, but we believe that we can also expand into unexplored areas of mutual interests,” Ms. Bradshaw stated.
The acting Prime Minister expressed the hope that the visit would not only open the door for continued cooperation in the area of culture but also in tourism, sustainable development, global life sciences, technology and education.

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Mayor Tecklenburg, in his remarks, emphasised that he, along with the delegation was “excited to be in Barbados and it feels like we’ve come back from whence we came”. He noted that the city of Charleston was founded by Barbadians, and as a result had a lot in common, notably food, culture and architecture.
Major Tecklenburg also pointed out that he envisioned a beautiful future and relationship between his city and Barbados and pledged “we’re going to keep this relationship growing and alive”.
Both officials thanked those who organised the trip for the approximately 50 delegates from the business and cultural community of Charleston, South Carolina.
The trip and its itinerary were organised by Consul General in Miami, Rudy Grant, and the staff of the consulate in association with the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.; the Division of Culture in the Prime Minister’s Office; Export Barbados; Invest Barbados; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the St. Peter Organising Committee, as well as Honorary Consul for Barbados in South Carolina, Rhoda Green.

The delegation arrived on October 12, and will be on the island until October 19. While here the delegates will engage in business meetings, roundtable discussions, visits to historic sites, culinary and cultural events. The visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the twinning of the cities of Charleston, South Carolina and Speightstown.

Coverage of trip in SC media

Tecklenburg to lead trade, culture talks with Barbados - Charleston City Paper

Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg will lead a local business group to Barbados in October for talks on trade, cultural exchanges and climate change. Last year, the Caribbean nation with deep historical ties to Charleston cut its remaining governing links with England. At least 75 people are...

charlestoncitypaper.com

 

[Yehuda]

Looking at that article I'm willing to say they spread out further south than Jamaicans? Not trying to start a competition, obviously.

 

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Looking at that article I'm willing to say they spread out further south than Jamaicans? Not trying to start a competition, obviously.

it's a long headstart

also a lot of people who have bajan ancestors may not even know

they'd just know themselves as southern americans now

both my mom & pops straight from bimshire

but the connection to the states is not one i became aware of until my later youth

that little island punches way way way above it's weight class ha

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[Yehuda]

it's a long headstart

also a lot of people who have bajan ancestors may not even know

they'd just know themselves as southern americans now

both my mom & pops straight from bimshire

but the connection to the states is not one i became aware of until my later youth

that little island punches way way way above it's weight class ha

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Yeah I didn't know they went to Brazil until like 3-4 years ago

This was among the suggested links mentioned here:

Descendentes de barbadianos comentam a transição da ilha para república: 'Tentativa de reparação histórica'

Vindos de Barbados, imigrantes ajudaram na construção da Estrada de Ferro Madeira-Mamoré e consequentemente na criação do estado. Ilha se tornou oficialmente república esta semana, após quase quatro séculos sob o comando da coroa britânica.

g1.globo.com

Coming from Barbados, immigrants helped in the construction of the Madeira-Mamoré Railroad and consequently in the formation of the state. The Island officially became a republic this week, after nearly four centuries under the rule of the British crown.

In the week that Barbados officially became a republic, after nearly four centuries under the rule of the British crown, the descendants of immigrants from that country who live in Rondônia see the change as an opportunity for cultural development and economic growth.

Over a hundred years ago, hundreds of Barbadians immigrated to Rondônia. Their work, sweat and blood helped build the Madeira-Mamoré Railroad (EFMM) and, consequently, the history of the state of Rondônia.

Professor and Doctor of Education Cledenice Blackman is a descendant of some of these Barbadians. Her great-grandparents, Preston Blackman and Constancia Goodrich, arrived in Porto Velho around 1910. Decades later, the professor focuses her academic career on highlighting the trajectory and social relevance of her ancestors in Rondônia.

Historian Cledenice Blackman — Photo: Social Media

For her, Barbados' transition from monarchy to republic opens up possibilities for implementing a policy focused on the real needs of the Barbadian people, no longer linked to English culture.

"The date reflects an attempt at historical reparation linked to the slavery of my ancestors and my ancestors who suffered violently from the slavery process that took place on the island of Barbados that was colonized by England", she says.

Teacher Sheila Roque, 44, is also of Barbadian descent. Her grandfather and family patriarch, David Rock, had to leave the island, then ruled by the British crown, in search of a better quality of life. In Rondônia he created bonds and formed a family.

Descendants Sheila Roque and her mother, Xiquita Rock — Photo: Social Media

"From 1700 until this independence process, how many Barbadians fled the country in search of a better living? My grandfather came to Rondônia because here he got a job and there he was starving," she recalled.

David died at the age of 76, before his granddaughter was born. Even without having met her, she has an idea of her grandfather built by the legacy and memories that echo through family and friends with whom he lived in Porto Velho.

David Rock, a Barbadian who lived in Rondônia. — Photo: Sheila Roque/Personal Archive

Miss Rondônia 2016, Mariana Theol, was the first black Miss elected in the state and is also of Barbadian descent. At the time she was crowned, Mariana spoke about her pride in her Barbadian heritage and the honor of representing her community as the first black woman to compete nationally for the state.

"I felt I was honoring the memory of my Barbadian ancestors who were responsible for populating my state. I cannot measure the happiness I had in being the first black Miss Rondônia", said Mariana.

Mariana Theol was crowned Miss Rondônia in 2016 — Photo: Pamella Urie/Elefantizar

The dream of going to Barbados

Teacher Sheila currently has no contact or knowledge of relatives living in Barbados, but she is part of a group with dozens of other Barbadian descendants spread across Brazil, including historian Cledenice Blackman.

With that in mind, the Barbados embassy in Brazil planned a trip with several descendants that would take place between 2020 and 2021. However, because of the pandemic, the trip did not happen and remains a dream.

The idea was to take a trip to learn about the origins of the Barbadians who live in Rondônia, meet distant relatives, do some sightseeing and get to know the history of the island. (...)

Afro-Antilleans in Porto Velho

Construction site of the Madeira Mamoré Railroad, in 1910, when workers were assembling a locomotive — Photo: Luiz Brito

In an article titled "Afro-Antilleans in Porto Velho, Brazil: History, Culture and Literacy", published in the Humanidades e Inovação academic journal in 2020, Dr. Cledenice and two other researchers analyze the historical context of Afro-Antilleans in the region, among them those who came from Barbados.

The research points out that there is a generalization in the historical documents about the Barbadians in Rondônia. Since the term "Barbadian" is used to refer to all immigrants from the Caribbean islands and the English Antilles.

"When the construction of the railroad came to an end in 1912, many foreigners managed to return to their countries of origin, leaving a significant number of Afro-Antilleans located in Barbadian Town, a neighborhood of Porto Velho", the article says.

According to Cledenice, Porto Velho is the city that has the largest contingent of descendants of Afro-Antilleans.

Barbadian Town in Porto Velho. — Photo: Dana Bernad Merrill/ Colorized by: Luis Claro

The railroad was part of the Petrópolis treaty signed with Bolivia, with the aim of facilitating the transport of rubber to the Atlantic Ocean. After being inaugurated, it operated for two years and was deactivated. (...)

 

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Barbados Delegation in Charleston, South Carolina 4 25 23


BRENDA J. PEART
May 13, 2023 CHARLESTON CITY HALL

A Barbados Delegation led by @Rudy William Grant of Consulate General of Barbados, Miami, Invest Barbados, Barbados Tourism Authority among others.... Here Mr Grant addresses the live city council meeting for the City of Charleston, SC Government held Tuesday evening 4.25.23

Barbados visitors to meet in Charleston for trade talks - Charleston City Paper

On April 24, three days of meetings will be held at venues around the city with 24 visiting business and government leaders from the Caribbean nation.

charlestoncitypaper.com

 

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TEAM OF EDUCATORS STUDY ABROAD IN BARBADOS TO IMPACT TEACHING, LEARNING AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION​

Aug 2023
The Voorhees University Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation (EPI Center) received funding from the United States Department of Education to participate in the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program. This short-term seminar project of four to six weeks in length was designed to help integrate international studies into the curriculum at an institution of higher education or a school system.

The Barbadian/African American Connections project involves a 17-member Curriculum Development team, a consortium of K-12 educators, preservice teachers, and higher education faculty. Dr. Gwenda R. Greene, Dean of Graduate Studies, and Dr. Tondaleya G. Jackson, Professor, and Director of the Voorhees EPI Center are organizers for Voorhees University.
According to Dr. Jackson, the project focuses on language and area studies to build knowledge, develop international relationships, and collect materials for curriculum construction for K-12 classrooms and university courses. “The purpose of the Barbados experience, aptly titled the ‘Bajan Project,’ was to gain firsthand knowledge, artifacts, documents, experience, and other resources to be used in the development, implementation, and systemic dissemination of curricula for use in K-12 and university classrooms,” said Dr. Jackson.

Focusing specifically on area studies (history, politics, geography, economics, language, religion, cultural traditions of Barbados, and connections to African American traditions and culture), this project will highlight academic content typically missing from but critical to university and K-12 school curricula in South Carolina and in the United States.
Co-organizers of the project, Dr. George Johnson of South Carolina State University and Dr. Gloria Boutte of the University of South Carolina, represent Voorhees University’s collaborations with its neighboring historically black colleges and universities [HBCUs] and one predominantly white institution. Collectively they bring expertise in African Diaspora Literacy, understanding African people wherever they are in the Diaspora, and teacher education. The Host Country Lead Convener, Dr. S. Joel Warrican at the University of West Indies, Cave Hill, has a background in raciolinguistics and Caribbean literacies. Dr. Warrican and Host Country Co-Convener, Mariella Jones provide in-country leadership and expertise to ensure successful project implementation.

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