The Garifuna quests for labor contribute to the distinct nature of their migration history. Despite being forced into exile by the British from the Island of St. Vincent to Roatán in 1797, the Garifuna have managed to maintain their individual identities. Along the coast of Central America, in destinations such as Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, the Garifuna were not only drawn due to the proximity. These areas of agriculture, mahogany trade, carpentry, and turtle fishing attracted the Garifuna for the sake of expanding their labor market as a dominantly self-reliant people. When it comes to beyond the Central American […]
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In episode two of the Black Studies Across the Americas: The Garifuna Podcast, Sandra Garcia discusses growing up in Honduras as a Garifuna, identifying as Afro-Latina, and the challenges her family endured during their move to New York City from Honduras.
