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Social justice
fromThe Haitian Times
5 days ago

At NYU symposium, panelists call for reparative justice and stronger protections for Haitians abroad

The symposium at NYU aimed to address the need for reparative justice for Haitians, linking colonial exploitation to present-day migration issues.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Donald Trump's Congo deal: mineral riches for protection | Editorial

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is trading minerals for military assistance from the US, reflecting a disturbing return to exploitative colonial practices.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US politics

Kenya's handshake politics: Elite self-preservation disguised as compromise

Political handshakes in Kenya signify elite agreements to share power and wealth.
These agreements often block reforms and maintain the political status quo.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The ghosts are everywhere': can the British Museum survive its omni-crisis?

The British Museum functions as a multifaceted institution beyond a traditional museum, symbolizing aspects of British culture and history over three centuries.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Danish king changes coat of arms amid row with Trump over Greenland

King Frederik's revised coat of arms emphasizes Greenland and Faroe Islands, reinforcing their ties to Denmark amid rising calls for independence.
#reparations
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Patricia Scotland on the Commonwealth's future and its colonial past

The Commonwealth must address colonial history and current global issues to maintain relevance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former British colonies owe debt of gratitude', says Robert Jenrick

Robert Jenrick believes Britain's former colonies should be thankful for the empire's legacy instead of demanding reparations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Patricia Scotland on the Commonwealth's future and its colonial past

The Commonwealth must address colonial history and current global issues to maintain relevance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Former British colonies owe debt of gratitude', says Robert Jenrick

Robert Jenrick believes Britain's former colonies should be thankful for the empire's legacy instead of demanding reparations.
more#reparations
Miscellaneous
fromRoger Ebert
5 months ago

The Rise of Fourth Cinema | Features | Roger Ebert

A shift away from narratives like Columbus Day allows for deeper understanding of Indigenous cultures and contemporary issues.
#indigenous-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Indigenous elder scolds Lidia Thorpe for yelling disrespectful' comments at King Charles

Aunty Violet Sheridan criticized Lidia Thorpe's outburst towards King Charles, emphasizing disrespect and advocating for unity among First Nations peoples.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Oxfordshire auction house halts sale of horned human skull after outcry

The sale of a Naga human skull was canceled after backlash from the tribal community, emphasizing the ongoing issue of repatriating Indigenous ancestral remains.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Indigenous elder scolds Lidia Thorpe for yelling disrespectful' comments at King Charles

Aunty Violet Sheridan criticized Lidia Thorpe's outburst towards King Charles, emphasizing disrespect and advocating for unity among First Nations peoples.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Oxfordshire auction house halts sale of horned human skull after outcry

The sale of a Naga human skull was canceled after backlash from the tribal community, emphasizing the ongoing issue of repatriating Indigenous ancestral remains.
more#indigenous-rights
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