The Garifuna Experience Podcast
Dive into the heart of New York City's vibrant Garifuna community, the largest diaspora outside of Central America. This podcast amplifies authentic Garifuna voices, explores their rich history, and navigates contemporary issues, all while showcasing how Garifunas are driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in NYC and the Diaspora.
Perfect for cultural enthusiasts, curious locals, and travelers seeking an authentic NYC experience.
The Garifuna Experience Podcast
Episode 16: Honduras' Independence Historian: Catarino Castro Serrano
In this episode, The Garifuna Experience Podcast commemorates the life of Catarino Castro Serrano (1892-1939), a significant figure in Honduran history and the first documented Garifuna intellectual and congressman.
Listeners will learn about his major contributions, including:
· His landmark book, Honduras in the first century, which provides a critical analysis of the nation's political, cultural, and military life from 1821 to 1921.
· His role as a social philosopher, promoting theosophical thought as an alternative to the dominant positivist vision of early 20th-century Honduras.
· His career as a politician and journalist, where he advocated for his home region of Colón and became a central voice in the nation's press.
Join us as we explore how this multifaceted intellectual's work continues to resonate today, finally earning him a place in Honduras's official historical memory.
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