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fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'Today is a small light at the end of a big tunnel' - excavation works begin at former Tuam mother and baby home

Construction begins on a site believed to contain the remains of 796 children, focusing on restoring dignity to those lost.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Julia Molony: Tuam exhumation is an act of redemption - and of love

The excavation of the Tuam mother and baby home site, where 796 children’s remains lie unaccounted for, marks a crucial step in acknowledging historical injustices.
UK news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

City Councilmembers headline rally to protect immigrant' rights

As an immigrant, Councilmember Zhuang knows the fear immigrants already live with daily, and points out that mass deportations, which she said are well-documented throughout American history, cause economic turmoil.
NYC politics
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Now they are home': human skulls shipped overseas from New Orleans for racist research to be laid to rest

The repatriation of 19 dismembered Black New Orleanians' skulls from Germany highlights historical injustices and ongoing efforts to honor their dignity.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Sami art has gained visibility in Norway-but when will it get a museum of its own?

Indigenous artists in Norway are gaining international recognition, but a dedicated Sámi art museum remains unestablished.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Descendants of slave owners in the Caribbean call for reparations at the UN

The Independent highlights crucial issues like reproductive rights and historic reparations, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
10 months ago

City Council Approves Study For Reparations, Creates Task Force

New York City is taking significant steps toward addressing the historical injustices of slavery through proposed reparations and the establishment of dedicated commissions.
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