The difference between Slavery in the USA and the Caribbean

In this episode of the  Know Your Caribbean  podcast, host  Fiona Compton  explores the history and structure of slavery in the Caribbean and the United States. Drawing from Caribbean historical perspectives, the conversation examines how plantation economies, colonial systems, and resistance shaped life across the region. From the scale of plantation societies to the cultural survival and rebellion of enslaved Africans, the episode unpacks how different colonial environments produced distinct historical experiences—while still being connected through the wider system of the transatlantic slave trade. Through clear historical context and reflection, Fiona Compton of  Know Your Caribbean  invites listeners to think more deeply about how these histories shaped the societies we live in today, and why understanding them matters for conversations about identity, memory, and justice in the present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Source: The Know Your Caribbean Podcast

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Original publication date: Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:14:45 GMT