Description
- Abstract:
- Oral history Interview with Valerie Watson on L8 family history, compulsory purchase and Pardner economy, Irish–Caribbean solidarities, slavery’s silences/Liverpool’s legacy; turn to Rastafari, Delado/Steel ’n’ Skin cultural work; freedom as “I’m not afraid.” The views and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Global Curatorial Project, Brown University, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, or the project's institutional partners. For questions or concerns please contact library staff at [email protected] or +1-401-863-2146.
- Notes:
- Immediate form of acquisition: A2025-025
- Biographical/historical note: Valerie Watson is Liverpool born to Jamaican parents. She was instrumental to the activity of the drum and dance ensemble, Delado from 1981 where she was a Dance Coordinator. Valerie’s trajectory led her into performance arts and activism whilst raising a family. As a Rastafarian her name is Sister Benji, and at funerals of those close to her - she takes on an important role in giving testimony to the life of the deceased. Additionally, Valerie is a respected cook, mainly catering Jamaican food for community and family celebrations, she even won Come Dine With Me in 2009.
- Valerie Watson Oral History Interview, Global Curatorial Project: Unfinished Conversations oral histories and records, Ms.2022.010, Brown University Library
- Digital object made available by: Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
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- Use and Reproduction
- The duplication and reproduction of materials in this collection outside of Brown University, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and project partner institutions requires the written consent from the interviewee or their assignee. Please contact the John Hay Library at [email protected] or +1401-863-2146 with any inquires.
- Rights
- This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
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Citation
Brown University. Ruth J Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice, and National Museum of African American History and Culture (U.S.),
"Valerie Watson Oral History Interview"
(2025).
GCP Liverpool.
Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library.
https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:xem8mpac/
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Valerie Watson Oral History Interview
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Valerie Watson Transcript
- Type: Transcript
- Order: 1a
