Talking History Jamaica

: Author of Children’s Literature. Actress, Playwright Director and Lecturer, Dr. Amina Blackwood Meeks joins us live. She talks to us about the emancipation vigil and Anancy in Jamaica.

: Talking History is live with Professor Verene Shepherd and Saundrie Shaw. Dr. Ahmed Reid joins us online.

Tune in on Nationwide90fm or on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/7YSJjk7k780?si=C8l8VY7rLVhjMytg

Today in History

On this day in 1962, the country of Jamaica gained Independence from Britain after 307 years of British colonialism.

Happy Independence Day, Jamaica!






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Emancipation Day - Time to honour our warriors!
Last night in this morning was the Emancipation jubilee to mark August’ mawnin.
Enjoy a rebroadcast of our Emancipation Day programme.
We’ll be back next week!
Jubilee

The United Nations marks Saturday July 25, 2026 as the Int’l Day of Women and Girls of African Descent.

Women and girls of African descent face multiple forms of discrimination.

Despite these challenges, they continue to rise & lead. Greater efforts are needed to support & empower them.

: Keith Stokes talks to us about ‘Little October’, the Barclays and the connection to Unity Valley in Jamaica



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: Professor Verene Shepherd and Saundrie K Shaw are live on Talking History.

Tune in on Nationwide90FM or on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/live/T4NJLjYr67A?si=PZMYMHeHUOpGAK1W

: Leighton Levy and Prof. Isaac Saney joins the discussion on Las Malvinas and Argentina’s banner at the FIFA World Cup 2026.