Reena Goldthree
Associate professor in African American Studies at Princeton University and author of Democracy's Foot Soldiers (Princeton UP, 2025), specializing in Black social movements and the politics of the Caribbean and Latin America.
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Jan 16, 2026 • 52min
Reena Goldthree, "Democracy’s Foot Soldiers: World War I and the Politics of Empire in the Greater Caribbean" (Princeton UP, 2025)
In this engaging discussion, Reena Goldthree, an Associate Professor at Princeton and author specializing in Black social movements, delves into the compelling history of Afro-Caribbean soldiers during World War I. She highlights their motivations for enlisting, from economic aspirations to seeking honor. Goldthree uncovers their critical battles for racial equality and how they used imperial patriotism to advocate for rights post-war. The podcast reveals the complex dynamics of a forgotten struggle for democracy and the enduring impact on Caribbean politics.
Jan 16, 2026 • 52min
Reena Goldthree, "Democracy’s Foot Soldiers: World War I and the Politics of Empire in the Greater Caribbean" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Reena Goldthree, an Associate Professor at Princeton University, dives into the compelling stories of Caribbean men who volunteered to fight for the British Empire during World War I. She discusses how their service propelled demands for social and political reform back home. Goldthree examines the concept of imperial patriotism and shares soldiers' emotional journeys, highlighting their struggles against racial discrimination. Her research unveils the transformational impact of these veterans on democratic participation and rights in the Caribbean.
