Amnesia, a disorder that is frequently linked to memory loss and forgetfulness, has effects that extend well beyond the person who has it. The story of a person’s personal and cultural past disappears along with their memories. The loss of historical and personal memory that results from amnesia injures a family or a community, creating…

In the depths of my memories lies a blue house with a white roof. This particular home, nestled in the quiet Newport community, served as the backdrop for my earlier years of my life. When I close my eyes, I see the sights, hear the sounds, smell the scents and feel emotions of being inside…

This is my blog post for my research presentation. Either watch here or select the link—>https://youtu.be/B3rutFdL2Wwk to watch it directly on YouTube. Enjoy!

You can find my video presentation exploring the Belizean Kriol projects Belize Kriol and Kuchriments, which are similar to mine, here. My project entitled “Bringin’ Bak Di Chroo Chroo Kriol Werd Dey” draws from both aforementioned projects and aims to get the conversation of Belizean Kriol language and cultural preservation started among native Kriol speakers.

Trigger Warning: this piece discusses childhood trauma so if that is a sensitive subject for you then you may want to proceed with caution.  Throughout my pieces, I have always discussed the best parts about childhood and how we should always remember our youth as we move further and further into adulthood. However, sometimes amnesia…

Do you remember where you’re coming from? All the cultural experiences and your history? Do you remember those mistakes you’ve made throughout your life that you may regret now? Growing up I always heard the saying, “those who don’t know their history are doomed to repeat it.” This can be taken in a positive or…

By: Brianna Thomas Prompt #7 In the intimate moments of our family gatherings, a subtle liberation unfurls—a liberation not from the grasp of the past, but from the weight of memories. In defiance of conventional wisdom, our Caribbean-rooted family has unearthed a profound renewal in the embrace of amnesia. The amnesia woven into the fabric…

by Blaire Santos | 6th November, 2023 | Blog 5: Setting is more than a place, it’s sensory Red dust congealed on the Mazda’s metallic teal, matching the sign pegged at Blair Atholl, the shrimp farm where Daddy lived. We zoomed beyond the green squares of shrimp pens towards the pools of perfect cyan near the…

I remember going to Grandma’s house in the country every Summer with my sister and two cousins. We would spend weeks upon weeks there before we had to head back to town for school. The first thing you would be greeted by was the many potholes as you turned onto her roads. My father always…

If green was a scent, a sound, a smell or a taste, it would be the small town in Trelawny called Dromilly. Growing up, I knew it as “Drumbilee” or “Jumilee” and that is how I will refer to it. Take a deep breath. In, 1…2…3…4. Out, 1…2…3…4. The sharp fragrance of mint and rosemary…