The complex interplay between US imperialism1, neocolonialism2, and structural violence3 in the Caribbean, has profoundly shaped the region’s history and present-day realities. These forces have perpetuated systemic inequalities, driven forced migration, and led to the formation of diaspora communities. The 2024-2025 theme for the 51ÊÓƵ Greeley Peace Scholar program will focus on how these forces have shaped, and continue to influence Caribbean identities, economies, and social structures. As the Caribbean grapples with these challenges, there is a growing focus on imagining and working towards decolonial4 futures. This involves pursuing self-determination, sustainable development, and transnational solidarity to address shared challenges of imperial domination and structural violence. Through a yearlong speaker series, we will also learn about resistance and transnational justice movements within and beyond the region. The speaker series will culminate in the Greeley Peace Scholar visit in the spring, which will focus on Haiti. The 2025 Greeley Peace Scholar is Marie Lucie Bonhomme, renowned Haitian journalist who has been reporting on human rights and the challenges faced by vulnerable populations in Haiti for many years.