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#colonialism
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Most Britons do not know scale of UK's involvement in slavery, survey finds

Britons largely unaware of the history and impact of UK slavery and colonialism, survey reveals.
History
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Oxford academics used cup made from human skull at formal dinners until 2015

The use of a human skull chalice at Oxford highlights uncomfortable truths about colonialism and historical injustices in academia.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Court ruling on Belgium's conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point

Belgium's court ruling marks a significant acknowledgment of historical injustices and mandates compensatory measures for victims of colonial-era abductions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Thanks to Trump, it is now in Europe's self-interest to compensate Africa for slavery | Liliane Umubyeyi

The African Union's 2025 declaration emphasizes reparations for Africans, marking a pivotal historic moment for justice and accountability.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

5 Women Win Reparations From Belgium for Crimes Under Colonial Rule

A Brussels court ruled that Belgium owed reparations for colonial abuses against mixed-race women, affirming their suffering as a crime against humanity.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Britain told to give India back artefacts in lieu of 52trn in reparations

Reparations for colonialism should focus on substantial annual contributions, with looted artefacts returned to former colonies as a viable alternative.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Most Britons do not know scale of UK's involvement in slavery, survey finds

Britons largely unaware of the history and impact of UK slavery and colonialism, survey reveals.
History
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Oxford academics used cup made from human skull at formal dinners until 2015

The use of a human skull chalice at Oxford highlights uncomfortable truths about colonialism and historical injustices in academia.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Court ruling on Belgium's conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point

Belgium's court ruling marks a significant acknowledgment of historical injustices and mandates compensatory measures for victims of colonial-era abductions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Thanks to Trump, it is now in Europe's self-interest to compensate Africa for slavery | Liliane Umubyeyi

The African Union's 2025 declaration emphasizes reparations for Africans, marking a pivotal historic moment for justice and accountability.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

5 Women Win Reparations From Belgium for Crimes Under Colonial Rule

A Brussels court ruled that Belgium owed reparations for colonial abuses against mixed-race women, affirming their suffering as a crime against humanity.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Britain told to give India back artefacts in lieu of 52trn in reparations

Reparations for colonialism should focus on substantial annual contributions, with looted artefacts returned to former colonies as a viable alternative.
more#colonialism
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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.
#haiti
France news
fromPrx
1 week ago

The World

Haitian activists are calling for reparations as the nation marks 200 years of independence from France, following the unjust Indemnity Agreement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
France news

Haitians call for reparations from France on 200th anniversary of independence ransom'

France should reimburse Haiti for historical ransom payments to aid its economic recovery.
The financial burden from colonial history significantly impacts Haiti's current socio-economic state.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
France politics

Haiti summons French ambassador after Macron called its leaders morons'

Macron's derogatory remarks about Haitian leaders incited diplomatic tensions between Haiti and France.
France news
fromPrx
1 week ago

The World

Haitian activists are calling for reparations as the nation marks 200 years of independence from France, following the unjust Indemnity Agreement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
France news

Haitians call for reparations from France on 200th anniversary of independence ransom'

France should reimburse Haiti for historical ransom payments to aid its economic recovery.
The financial burden from colonial history significantly impacts Haiti's current socio-economic state.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
France politics

Haiti summons French ambassador after Macron called its leaders morons'

Macron's derogatory remarks about Haitian leaders incited diplomatic tensions between Haiti and France.
more#haiti
#historical-injustice
Social justice
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Hundreds of U.S. communities are making reparations for slavery and colonization

Local initiatives for land-based reparations are gaining momentum in the U.S. as communities strive to address the legacy of slavery.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
History

NY's reparations push denies complicated history too complex to be reduced to a check

The NYC Council is proposing a task force to investigate reparations for the descendants of enslaved Americans, igniting debates about historical injustices and fairness for taxpayers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

California city council passes $5.9m reparations deal with ex-residents

The Palm Springs city council approved a $5.9 million reparations settlement for former residents of a neighborhood destroyed for commercial development.
Social justice
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Hundreds of U.S. communities are making reparations for slavery and colonization

Local initiatives for land-based reparations are gaining momentum in the U.S. as communities strive to address the legacy of slavery.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago
History

NY's reparations push denies complicated history too complex to be reduced to a check

The NYC Council is proposing a task force to investigate reparations for the descendants of enslaved Americans, igniting debates about historical injustices and fairness for taxpayers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

California city council passes $5.9m reparations deal with ex-residents

The Palm Springs city council approved a $5.9 million reparations settlement for former residents of a neighborhood destroyed for commercial development.
more#historical-injustice
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

With Trump, Alliances Come With Strings Attached

Trump's foreign policy shift insists that invaded nations, like Ukraine, pay reparations instead of the aggressors, marking a departure from historical U.S. actions.
#world-war-ii
France politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

102-year-old Frenchman seeks reparation for WWII forced labour

A 102-year-old man seeks €43,000 in reparations from France for forced labor endured during WWII.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Germany news

Germany seeks forgiveness for Nazi crimes in Greece DW 11/01/2024

German President Steinmeier visited Kandanos to apologize for Nazi atrocities but rejected calls for war reparations.
France politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

102-year-old Frenchman seeks reparation for WWII forced labour

A 102-year-old man seeks €43,000 in reparations from France for forced labor endured during WWII.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Germany news

Germany seeks forgiveness for Nazi crimes in Greece DW 11/01/2024

German President Steinmeier visited Kandanos to apologize for Nazi atrocities but rejected calls for war reparations.
more#world-war-ii
#environmental-justice
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Long Wave: How A Thousand Blows recovers the lost history of a lion-taming West Indian boxer

The historical narrative of Black life in 19th-century London is complex and requires significant recovery efforts.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Should major fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage? DW 11/19/2024

Fossil fuel companies should pay reparations for climate damages due to their significant contribution to emissions and awareness of their impact.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Long Wave: How A Thousand Blows recovers the lost history of a lion-taming West Indian boxer

The historical narrative of Black life in 19th-century London is complex and requires significant recovery efforts.
OMG science
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Should major fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage? DW 11/19/2024

Fossil fuel companies should pay reparations for climate damages due to their significant contribution to emissions and awareness of their impact.
more#environmental-justice
#slavery
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Black NYC Leaders Call For Action on Reparations And Justice

Prominent Black city officials are advocating for reparations bills to address slavery's legacy in New York City.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
7 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.
Brooklyn
frombrooklyneagle.com
7 months ago

Brooklyn Councilmembers lead the charge for reparations from slavery

Brooklyn City Council passed legislation to initiate reparations for slavery, including a Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation process and a reparations study.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

California formally apologizes for slavery and its lingering effects through new legislation aimed at repairing racial disparities.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

California passes legislation to formally apologize for slavery

California formally apologizes for slavery and acknowledges its enduring impacts on Black Americans through new reparations legislation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
US news

California Will Formally Apologize for Being Complicit in Slavery

California is formally apologizing for past slavery and segregation, demonstrating a commitment to addressing historical racial injustices.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Black NYC Leaders Call For Action on Reparations And Justice

Prominent Black city officials are advocating for reparations bills to address slavery's legacy in New York City.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
7 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.
Brooklyn
frombrooklyneagle.com
7 months ago

Brooklyn Councilmembers lead the charge for reparations from slavery

Brooklyn City Council passed legislation to initiate reparations for slavery, including a Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation process and a reparations study.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

California to apologize for state's legacy of racism against Black Americans under new law

California formally apologizes for slavery and its lingering effects through new legislation aimed at repairing racial disparities.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

California passes legislation to formally apologize for slavery

California formally apologizes for slavery and acknowledges its enduring impacts on Black Americans through new reparations legislation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
US news

California Will Formally Apologize for Being Complicit in Slavery

California is formally apologizing for past slavery and segregation, demonstrating a commitment to addressing historical racial injustices.
more#slavery
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Tulsa mayor backs reparations plan for 'Black Wall Street' massacre victims

Tulsa's mayor supports reparations for 1921 race massacre victims, advancing plans for direct payments and community initiatives.
#california
Social justice
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Civil Rights Attorney Lisa Holder Says Reparations Are More Than Money

Racial bias in home appraisal processes remains a significant issue impacting Black homeowners.
fromKqed
6 months ago
Healthcare

'I Would Have Been a Great Mom': California Finally Pays Reparations to Woman It Sterilized | KQED

Buffington's case may set a precedent for other sterilization survivors seeking reparations in California.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

It's been a year of modest victories and tough losses for California's reparations movement. What comes next?

California's reparations taskforce achieved historical milestones by passing 6 out of 14 priority bills, indicating both progress and ongoing challenges in the movement.
Social justice
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Civil Rights Attorney Lisa Holder Says Reparations Are More Than Money

Racial bias in home appraisal processes remains a significant issue impacting Black homeowners.
fromKqed
6 months ago
Healthcare

'I Would Have Been a Great Mom': California Finally Pays Reparations to Woman It Sterilized | KQED

Buffington's case may set a precedent for other sterilization survivors seeking reparations in California.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

It's been a year of modest victories and tough losses for California's reparations movement. What comes next?

California's reparations taskforce achieved historical milestones by passing 6 out of 14 priority bills, indicating both progress and ongoing challenges in the movement.
more#california
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Return looted shipwreck treasures to countries of origin as reparations for slavery, says lawyer

Repatriating underwater colonial artefacts could fulfill moral obligations of former colonial powers regarding reparations for slavery.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Why a Virginia couple donated 80 acres of land to become a community for Black farmers

The Central Virginia Agrarian Commons aims to empower Black farmers by providing accessible land and resources for sustainable agriculture.
#social-justice
fromFuncheap
7 months ago
San Francisco

Reparations Summit for Creative, Cultural, and Intellectual Life: Part 1

The summit engages Bay Area artists in discussions on reparations policy, promoting equity within the artistic community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dining across the divide: I tried to push him on reparations, but I didn't get very far'

Debate on reparations raises complex questions about responsibility and feasibility, highlighting differing views on historical accountability and present-day aid.
fromFuncheap
7 months ago
San Francisco

Reparations Summit for Creative, Cultural, and Intellectual Life: Part 1

The summit engages Bay Area artists in discussions on reparations policy, promoting equity within the artistic community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dining across the divide: I tried to push him on reparations, but I didn't get very far'

Debate on reparations raises complex questions about responsibility and feasibility, highlighting differing views on historical accountability and present-day aid.
more#social-justice
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Reparations advocates prepare for backlash during next Trump term

Recent advancements in the reparations movement face potential setbacks with Donald Trump's second term due to his skepticism and plans to dismantle equity programs.
#indigenous-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Charles to face climate protests and calls for reparations at Commonwealth summit

The article discusses the growing calls for reparations from the UK monarchy amid protests and the Commonwealth summit.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Toward Solidarity: Reparations and Land Back on California's Horizon - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Black Panthers and AIM historically allied to address their shared struggles against oppression, emphasizing the importance of interconnected support in social justice movements.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Charles to face climate protests and calls for reparations at Commonwealth summit

The article discusses the growing calls for reparations from the UK monarchy amid protests and the Commonwealth summit.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Toward Solidarity: Reparations and Land Back on California's Horizon - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Black Panthers and AIM historically allied to address their shared struggles against oppression, emphasizing the importance of interconnected support in social justice movements.
more#indigenous-rights
#colonial-legacy
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#colonial-legacy
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

The focus on reparations should shift from cash transfers to building future relations and sharing skills with former colonial nations.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

A basic income program funded by descendants of slave owners provides $1,000 a month as a form of reparations

The Close siblings fund a basic income program for victims of policing as reparations for their family's history as slave owners.
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates returns to nonfiction with his essay collection 'The Message'

Ta-Nehisi Coates argues that Black self-worth should not rely on historical narratives shaped by the enslavers.
fromeuronews
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Belgian PM gives Pope blistering welcome over Catholic abuse legacy

Pope Francis faces criticism from Belgium's Prime Minister for the Catholic Church's failure to address sexual abuse, emphasizing the need for concrete reparative steps.
#property-rights
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
California

Newsom vetoes key part of reparations package in another blow to deal

Newsom's veto of the property compensation bill undermines reparations efforts for Black families harmed by discriminatory seizures.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
California

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black California families reclaim taken land

Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill enabling Black families to claim property taken through discriminatory means due to the absence of an agency to implement it.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land

Governor Newsom vetoed a reparations proposal due to the absence of an operational state agency, stalling efforts to address historical injustices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
California

Newsom vetoes key part of reparations package in another blow to deal

Newsom's veto of the property compensation bill undermines reparations efforts for Black families harmed by discriminatory seizures.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
California

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black California families reclaim taken land

Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill enabling Black families to claim property taken through discriminatory means due to the absence of an agency to implement it.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to help Black families reclaim taken land

Governor Newsom vetoed a reparations proposal due to the absence of an operational state agency, stalling efforts to address historical injustices.
more#property-rights
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Kamala Harris Torches GOP When Asked About Slavery At Black Journalists Event

Vice President Harris advocates for the establishment of a commission on slavery reparations, criticizing Republican narratives that sanitize the history of slavery.
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