In this episode of Parrotbeetie, Raafeke kicks off the Arada Collection, but not before discussing NYC pride, the recent Supreme Court Ruling around LGBT rights, and his thoughts around the book "All About Love" by bell hooks. As he transitions to the meat of the episode, Raafeke shares historical context on who the Arada nation of Carriacou is, and how they exist not only on the small island, but in Haiti as well. Raafeke then shares a recording of the Big Drum Dance Song, "Arada Dore Mi De" and breaks it down before narrating his short story "Arada Anaconda".

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Important Links:

Fon People: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fon_people

Haitian Vodou: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_Vodou

Damballa Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damballa

Recent Supreme Court Ruling: https://www.voanews.com/a/recent-us-supreme-court-rulings-what-you-need-to-know-/7162909.html

Arada Dore Mi De Dance: https://youtu.be/_hz21kzaFIc