Sukey & The Mermaid

Ahoy, my friends! Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. Join me as we explore the tales that grew from the people of Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode, we delve into the enchanting story of Sukey and the Mermaid. This tale, set on a little island off the coast of South Carolina, follows a young girl named Sukey who escapes her harsh life with her stepfather by befriending a magical mermaid named Mama Jo. Through trials, treasures, and a touch of magic, discover how Sukey navigates a world of wonder and peril, ultimately finding love and a new beginning. Book: Sukey & the Mermaid Edited By: Robert D. Souci Chef goes on a culinary adventure inspired by this story, as he shares his delectable recipe for Chicken Perloo. This recipe is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you, and we hope you enjoy it. Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Chicken Perloo https://thelocalpalate.com/recipes/chicken-perloo/ Chapters: (00:00) Welcome aboard the Afro Tales podcast. (00:23) Sukey and the mermaid  (20:53) My thoughts (29:37) Today we have a wonderful recipe inspired by the story you have just heard (33:35) Outro Mermaid Stories: The Mermaid https://www.afrotalescast.com/the-mermaid/  Mary Belle & the Mermaid https://www.afrotalescast.com/mary-belle-the-mermaid/  Tayzanne https://www.afrotalescast.com/tayzanne/  Mental Health  Phone Number: 988 https://texassuicideprevention.org/  https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Connection  To Support Afro Tales Podcast: Website: https://www.afrotalescast.com  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@afrotalescast   Podcast Artwork: Artbyshalaye: https://instagram.com/artbyshalaye?igshid=18dz8daavtsv6 Music: Artist: Doc Turtle Album: Flush Your Rolex Song: The Encouragement Stick URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Doctor_Turtle/Flush_Your_Rolex_1416/the_encouragement_stick  Copyright: Attribution-ShareAlike: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/  SFX: https://freesound.org/