The Next Stop is the Best Stop

Everything Trinidad & Tobago

In this episode we have esteemed T&T natives, Michele McIntosh Ross & Mikalla Hodges on set to discuss everything Trinidad & Tobago. Jason and I ask the ladies about their culture growing up on the island, what they love, what they miss, and what they can live without when it comes to Trinibago. This episode blossomed out of the previous episode about black expats. Tameka made it clear that she prefers Trinidad as a place of refuge. It was prudent to have her close Trinibago friends on the podcast to give a relevant account of what it's like to live on the island. If you want to learn more about Trini history, follow Dominic Kalipersad [https://www.instagram.com/dominickalipersad?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] on IG The best thing Trinidad and Tobago is known for is Carnival [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago_Carnival]. Just the link out for more expansive information. Interested about Trinidad and Tobago in general, click on this link [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago].

Who All Gon' Be There?

In this episode, we explore the expat desires from a few perspectives. We discuss the individual research we conducted, where we'd like to live as an black expat and why. Tony chimes in to share his experiences in Mauritius and Paris. The panel mentioned places like Panama, Canada, Costa Rica, Trinidad & Tobago, Ghana, Spain, Germany, Scandinavia, Singapore, Mexico, and Portugal to live. Important points divulged during the discussion were language barriers and being honest about why you're moving to another country and for how long. Lastly, the panel expressed how they would like to be seen in another country. The main answer: Human Links to explore Panama https://youtu.be/2whTNvTF8KA?si=ExjEZDhm-sxKShUI Best Countries for Black Retiree Countries https://youtu.be/ac9YPdlvrh0?si=UMfBWxVUV_9f7fvz Portugal https://www.youtube.com/live/87hQwU2RaiU?si=8HoS05LqTk_xLMtb Best Places for Black Families https://youtu.be/ib8zTdU_DZE?si=oMEOKhQCY6kZ8uNP

Underground Retail: Interview with Rasheed Stevens

Join us on this episode as we explore the world through the eyes of Rasheed Stevens, founder of the Youtube channel Underground Retail. Rasheed shares with us his passion for the history of fast food restaurants, vacant retail buildings, and the nostalgia of stores from the past. Jason and I revel in this conversation because it ties so nicely with urban planning woes we are both familiar with. Rasheed also shares his predictions for the future based on the trends of today. Below are a few Underground Retail to dive into this world yourself and keep up with Rasheed's next projects. Official Blog [sheednomics.blogspot.com] Instagram [instagram.com/sheednomicsonthego] Facebook [facebook.com/Sheednomicsonthego] Patreon [patreon.com/UndergroundRetail] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@undergroundretail/featured] Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/music_unlimited-27600023/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=133472] from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=133472]

Self Determination: The Plight of Today's First Nations Families

In this episode, our special guest, Matilda Larson, discusses her journey as a member of a First Nations tribe, going to college, and working her way into the field of community planning. With her we dive into the plight of those who live on reservations and the external threats to their ancestral lands. We also touch on Matilda's work in rural NY State and how she works to improve the quality of life through transit options. This episode will eventually lead into another episode about Matilda and her family and their experience sourcing all of their food locally and composting---stay tuned! Name of Matilda's mom's clan: Qiwaghmii Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/music_unlimited-27600023/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=133472] from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=133472]

The Great Train Migration

Join us on this episode about the Great Migration that many African Americans took between the 1910's and the 1970's. The heart of the conversation is about how trains were heavily utilized during this time period to assist with uplifting many African Americans out of Jim Crow to a better life up North and out West. However, in today's time, though there are more opportunities there are less ways of getting to them without the use of a car. There's an extra bonus 15 minutes from an interview with Tameka's cousin Donaflyn Crawford. He gives a vivid description of his mother's travels during this time period. Here are a few helpful links for reference: Description of the Great Migration [https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/wwi/great-migration#:~:text=Employment%20in%20the%20North%20provided,Cincinnati%2C%20Chicago%2C%20and%20Milwaukee.] Trains and the Great Migration [https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2020/09/07/trains-endure-connection-black-americans-great-migration/5646920002/] Maps of the Railroads During Great Migration [https://shec.ashp.cuny.edu/files/original/railroadsmap_6cb0b521b2.png] The Train that Carried the Great Migration [https://flungmagazine.com/2016/01/21/the-train-that-carried-the-great-migration/] Central of Georgia Railway [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_of_Georgia_Railway] The Pullman Porters [https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/pullman-porters] The Negro Motorist Green Book [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Negro_Motorist_Green_Book] Maya Angelou, the Streetcar Conductor [https://www.wnyc.org/story/maya-angelou-was-san-franciscos-first-black-streetcar-driver/] Nancy Hanks Train from Atlanta to Savannah [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Hanks_(train)] Music by ⁠⁠⁠Music Unlimited⁠⁠⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/music_unlimited-27600023/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=133472] from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=133472]