In today's lecture, we explore Caribbean history through the lens of cinema and globalization. We begin with Chapter 11 of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance by Renaldo McKenzie. This chapter examines the use of documentary films as forms of resistance and demonstrates how cinema can serve as a powerful medium for social critique and social change.The lecture centers on the documentary Life and Debt, analyzing how globalization has disproportionately affected the peoples of the Global South, particularly in the Caribbean. Students examine the contradictions and ironies of globalization, decolonization, and denationalization, while questioning whether political independence has translated into genuine economic and cultural liberation.Drawing on the works of Frantz Fanon, particularly The Wretched of the Earth; Homi K. Bhabha and The Location of Culture; and V. S. Naipaul and his literary contributions as forms of resistance and social commentary, the lecture explores the intellectual foundations of Caribbean thought and postcolonial critique.Students are introduced to and discuss key concepts including nationalism, colonialism, decolonization, postcolonialism, mise-en-scène, globalization, the Global South versus the Global North, and the ways visual storytelling can shape historical consciousness and political understanding.The lecture then transitions into a historical timeline of the Caribbean, beginning with ancient Kemet over 5,000 years ago, examining early African civilizations and pre-Columbian societies before tracing the arrival of Christopher Columbus and the profound transformations that followed. Through this historical journey, students are encouraged to rethink conventional narratives about the Caribbean and situate the region within broader global historical processes.Delivered live via Zoom, this lecture is part of the Caribbean Thought course at Jamaica Theological Seminary and reaches students across the Caribbean, the United States, Canada, and beyond. The course is taught by Professor Renaldo McKenzie, author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance, President of The Neoliberal Corporation, and creator and host of The Neoliberal Round Podcast. Professor McKenzie delivers the lectures from Philadelphia, bringing together history, philosophy, political economy, and media studies to challenge students to critically examine the Caribbean's past, present, and future.For more information, email info@theneoliberal.com.Visit theneoliberal.com and renaldocmckenzie.com.Learn more about Jamaica Theological Seminary at https://jts.edu.jm.

Twin brothers Ricardo and Renaldo are back for another episode of the Pulse, a series on The Neoliberal Round Podcast by Renaldo McKenzie. The twins debate Serena's return and predict how far she may or may not go in Wimbledon,

It was intense as the twins engaged in fierce discussions about major sporting news, reacting to Serena's return and several other notable stories.

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On this episode of Street Vibes: Pulse of the Street, Renaldo McKenzie sits down with an outspoken and passionate Jamaican citizen at the airport in Jamaica for a candid conversation about the state of the nation, leadership, history, economics, and the future of the Caribbean.

The discussion explores Jamaica's political journey from the era of Michael Manley and Edward Seaga to the present day, examining questions of self-reliance, education, social welfare, foreign influence, economic dependency, and public accountability. The guest reflects on a period when education, school meals, and social support were widely accessible and contrasts it with contemporary challenges facing ordinary Jamaicans.

The conversation also touches on Haiti's history and economic decline, the role of foreign powers in Caribbean affairs, Jamaica's relationship with Cuba, Chinese investment in Jamaica, labor issues, political patronage, and whether today's leaders truly serve the interests of the Jamaican people.

Most importantly, this Street Vibes episode captures the unfiltered voice of an everyday Jamaican reflecting on what has been lost, what remains, and what must change if Jamaica is to build a stronger future.

Street Vibes is a special series of The Neoliberal Round Podcast where Renaldo McKenzie speaks with ordinary people from around the world to capture the pulse of the street and hear directly from those whose voices are often overlooked.

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