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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

France Acknowledges Devastating Effect of Debt Imposed on Haiti for Freedom

Macron acknowledges historical injustices faced by Haiti and proposes a commission to investigate the long-lasting impact of colonial indemnities.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

French-Algerian ties: Tensions escalate into crisis DW 04/16/2025

France and Algeria are escalating diplomatic tensions with mutual expulsions, rooted in colonial history.
Recent events signal a troubled relationship marked by historical grievances and geopolitical conflicts.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

France Acknowledges Devastating Effect of Debt Imposed on Haiti for Freedom

Macron acknowledges historical injustices faced by Haiti and proposes a commission to investigate the long-lasting impact of colonial indemnities.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

French-Algerian ties: Tensions escalate into crisis DW 04/16/2025

France and Algeria are escalating diplomatic tensions with mutual expulsions, rooted in colonial history.
Recent events signal a troubled relationship marked by historical grievances and geopolitical conflicts.
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from99% Invisible
1 day ago

Foreign in a Domestic Sense - 99% Invisible

The folder known as a 'carpeta' contained over 60 pages detailing her grandfather's life, including mundane information like his height, weight, and license plate number.
NYC politics
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Arts
fromItsnicethat
1 week ago

Sid Pattni's portraits unpack the internalised colonial gaze

Art serves as a means to navigate identity and history for first-generation migrants, reshaping colonial narratives.
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World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What do countries call themselves? The stories behind their original names

Around half of countries have native names differing from English, showcasing cultural and historical significance.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Campaigners celebrate court ruling to decolonise' Kampala

A court ruling has mandated the removal of colonial monuments and street names in Kampala, marking a step towards decolonization and honoring Uganda's cultural identity.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A Training School for Elephants by Sophy Roberts review the haunting story of a doomed expedition

Sophy Roberts’ luminous journey traces Africa, uncovering stories of a long-forgotten expedition led by King Leopold, revealing both history’s allure and its grim realities.
Writing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

A new show in Berkeley explores Mumbai's poor tenement housing

Mumbai's chawls, relics of colonialism, reflect the struggles of the urban poor who worked for the East India Company. These tenements highlight the stark class divide.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Once a site of horror, a tiny Caribbean island could become a Garifuna shrine

Baliceaux Island's recent history was marked by the tragic genocide of the Garifuna people, raising awareness for historical injustices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Long Wave: Andree Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independence

Andree Blouin's memoir, My Country, Africa, intricately weaves her personal journey with broader socio-political themes, making it resonate profoundly in today's context.
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Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
6 months ago

New Zealand's Founding Treaty Is at a Flashpoint. Why are Thousands Protesting for Maori Rights?

The proposed law has ignited significant protests centered on the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications for race relations and Maori rights.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
6 months ago

The Wide Wide Sea

Hampton Sides' book reexamines Captain Cook's legacy, underscoring the complexities of his ambitions and the consequences of his explorations on Indigenous peoples.
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