Juneteenth marks the day slavery effectively ended in the United States when news of emancipation reached Texas in 1865. The occasion also highlights the remarkable story of Black Alice, believed to be the daughter of enslaved Barbadians brought to Pennsylvania in 1684. Born in 1686, Alice became a well-known ferry operator, fisherwoman, and local historian, earning respect throughout colonial Pennsylvania. Her life serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring connections between Barbados and the wider African diaspora across the Americas.
On April 12, 1975, the Barbados Advocate reflected on a shift in the island’s entertainment scene as leading bands toured overseas, leaving a gap...
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