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Hurricane Melissa: Stories from the Diaspora and the Cultural Anchors That Hold Us
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When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, the impact rippled far beyond the island. This episode explores “the middle place” — that emotional space between home and abroad — through the voices of Caribbean people across the diaspora.
Through Lens 3 of the Caribbean Diaspora Experience Model (CDEM): Cultural Anchors, Kerry-Ann reflects on how faith, music, sayings, and pride keep us grounded in times of uncertainty and loss.
Episode Highlights:
- The emotional toll of watching home in crisis while abroad
- Finding strength through cultural anchors: music, prayer, proverbs, and national pride
- Diaspora coordination, empathy, and responsible giving during disaster recovery
- How resilience and cultural memory fuel the long work of rebuilding
- Re-examining “giving back” as a year-round cultural practice
Mentioned & Related Episodes:
- Rethinking Caribbean Disaster Relief: A Call to Action
- Support the Caribbean Year-Round: Giving Before, During & After Disaster Strikes
- From Carriacou to Brooklyn: Building Sustainable Futures & Cultural Legacy.
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Chapters
1. Shock, Waiting, And Helplessness (00:00:00)
2. Introducing Voices From The Diaspora (00:02:58)
3. Anxiety, Flights Cancelled, Prayers West (00:04:31)
4. From Paralysis To Mobilizing With Purpose (00:08:27)
5. Weeks Without Word: A BVI Parallel (00:11:23)
6. Who To Help First And How (00:16:43)
7. Smart Giving, Burnout, And Trusted Channels (00:20:16)
8. Media Hype, Misinformation, And Clarity (00:22:46)
9. Music, Proverbs, And Cultural Anchors (00:24:26)
10. Climate Reality And Long Recovery (00:29:07)
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