Send us a text On this Veterans Day episode, host José Francisco Ávila pays tribute to the remarkable, yet often overlooked, legacy of Garifuna soldiers in the U.S. Military. Discover the 200-year warrior tradition of the Garifuna people—from resisting colonial powers in St. Vincent (Paramount Chief Joseph Chatoyer at the Carib Wars in 1795) and fighting in Central American independence wars (like Juan Francisco Bulnes at the Battle of La Trinidad in 1827) to serving in every major U.S....
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Send us a text On this Veterans Day episode, host José Francisco Ávila pays tribute to the remarkable, yet often overlooked, legacy of Garifuna soldiers in the U.S. Military. Discover the 200-year warrior tradition of the Garifuna people—from resisting colonial powers in St. Vincent (Paramount Chief Joseph Chatoyer at the Carib Wars in 1795) and fighting in Central American independence wars (like Juan Francisco Bulnes at the Battle of La Trinidad in 1827) to serving in every major U.S....
Episode 14 - Thomas Vincent Ramos: "Father of Garifuna History"
The Garifuna Experience Podcast
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Episode 14 - Thomas Vincent Ramos: "Father of Garifuna History"
Send us a text Explore the life and legacy of Thomas Vincent Ramos, a true pioneer and visionary leader. This episode, "Father of Garifuna History," delves into Ramos's journey as a Garifuna historian, civil rights activist, and journalist. Discover how his unwavering commitment to his people led to the creation of Garifuna Settlement Day, one of the earliest official black holidays in the Americas. Learn about his profound writings and his fight for cultural recognition and civil rights, whi...
The Garifuna Experience Podcast
Send us a text On this Veterans Day episode, host José Francisco Ávila pays tribute to the remarkable, yet often overlooked, legacy of Garifuna soldiers in the U.S. Military. Discover the 200-year warrior tradition of the Garifuna people—from resisting colonial powers in St. Vincent (Paramount Chief Joseph Chatoyer at the Carib Wars in 1795) and fighting in Central American independence wars (like Juan Francisco Bulnes at the Battle of La Trinidad in 1827) to serving in every major U.S....
