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www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Education

Colonialism is challenged but also reinforced on university campuses

Universities have historically played a dual role in colonial history and continue to be at the forefront of student-led movements for social justice. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

Kemi Badenoch: UK's wealth isn't from white privilege and colonialism

The UK's wealth shouldn't be solely attributed to colonial history or racial privilege but rather to the Glorious Revolution and economic certainty. [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
France politics

France's parliament condemns 1961 police massacre of Algerians in Paris

The French parliament approved a resolution condemning the 1961 killings of Algerians by Paris police.
President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the 1961 massacre as 'inexcusable' in 2021. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago
Design

Subversive stitch: textile shows across UK unravel histories and weave new tales

The use of Dutch wax cotton transforms gallery spaces
The exhibition confronts the colonial histories of the museum [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

British empire's past emissions double UK's climate responsibility'

The UK's historical emissions, taking into account its colonial history, are almost twice as much as previously believed.
Colonial countries such as India, Myanmar, and Nigeria were significant contributors to the additional emissions due to deforestation.
The issue of responsibility for historical emissions is critical in international climate negotiations and the provision of climate finance to developing nations. [ more ]
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