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Code Switching
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In this episode, we explore what it means to navigate being West Indian Black in America while balancing our Caribbean culture and American identity. We’re unpacking the beauty, tension, humor, and complexity of navigating two cultural identities at once. From code-switching, food debates, family expectations, and generational pride, to how Caribbean identity is perceived within Black American spaces—we’re talking about it all. This conversation highlights the nuance of dual identity and belonging Whether you’re Caribbean-American, first-generation, or simply curious about cultural intersections, this episode offers insight, laughter, and real talk about identity, community, and self-acceptance.
🍸 This Episode’s Sip:
1 Cutwater - preferably Lime Margarita
A shot of Jim Bean - we used Pineapple
A dash of Prosecco
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