Tag #Colonialism

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France Admits to Colonial-Era Atrocities in Cameroon

French President Emmanuel Macron admitted in a letter to Cameroonian President Paul Biya that France committed atrocities in Cameroon between 1945 and 1971, including the killings of independence leaders and the forced displacement of thousands into internment camps; this is the first time France ha...

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Decoded Diary Exposes Colonial Massacre in Australia

An interactive article by Guardian Australia reveals a colonial settler's diary, decoded to expose the massacre of Aboriginal people in Geraldton, Western Australia, using a Masonic cipher; descendants of victims and perpetrators are now seeking to address the historical injustice and silence.

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Edinburgh University's Slavery Report: £30 Million in Funding Tied to Slavery, Demands for Reparations

The University of Edinburgh acknowledges receiving at least £30 million from donors linked to slavery and its past role in promoting racist ideologies, prompting recommendations for reparative justice and diversification.

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Fictional Town 'The Leap' Reflects Ongoing Impact of Colonial Violence

The author's new novel, set in the fictional town of "The Leap," explores the ongoing impact of colonial violence against Indigenous Australians, using the town's name to symbolize the massacres where Indigenous people were driven over cliffs and to highlight the continuous oppression they face. The...

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Australia Lobbied Blair to Avoid Meeting Indigenous Delegation

Newly released British National Archives documents reveal that in late 1999, the Australian government lobbied Tony Blair's government to avoid meeting with a delegation of Indigenous Australians led by Patrick Dodson, fearing negative media and potential escalation of domestic debates. The UK gover...

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Frantz Fanon's Enduring Legacy: Colonial Racism and Violent Revolution

Frantz Fanon, born in 1925 and deceased in 1961, was a psychiatrist and activist whose work profoundly impacted anti-colonial movements. His books, including "Black Skin, White Masks" and "The Wretched of the Earth," explored colonial racism's psychological and societal effects, advocating for viole...

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Macron Acknowledges France's Violent Role in Cameroon's Decolonization

French President Emmanuel Macron admitted France waged a war in Cameroon marked by repressive violence during and after its decolonization in the late 1950s, claiming tens of thousands of lives and displacing hundreds of thousands based on a report by a joint French-Cameroonian historical commission...

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Australia: Descendants of Massacre Perpetrators and Victims Collaborate for Reconciliation

Descendants of the perpetrators and victims of the 1852 Bootenal Springs massacre in Western Australia are collaborating for reconciliation, demanding the full publication of Major Logue's diaries which contain coded entries detailing the killings of Naaguja Yamatji people.

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Edinburgh University's £30m Link to Colonial Profits and Racist Theories Revealed

A University of Edinburgh review found that the institution received at least £30 million in funding linked to profits from colonial commodities like tobacco, sugar, and cotton, used to fund scholarships and buildings, while also promoting racist theories during the Scottish Enlightenment.

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Manchester's Royal Exchange: A History Rooted in Slavery and Colonialism

New research reveals Manchester's Royal Exchange building's deep connections to slavery and colonialism, implicating prominent families like the Gladstones and linking its 19th-century operation to the transatlantic slave trade, opium trade, and exploitation of Indian indentured workers.

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British Nationalism: A History of Manipulation

Rafael Samuel's "History and Politics" examines how British nationalism developed through events such as the Spanish Armada, the Reformation, and colonial expansion, revealing its use by the ruling class to maintain power and control.

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Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico Concerts: A Statement of Cultural Pride and Political Activism

Bad Bunny launched his "No me quiero ir de aquí" tour in Puerto Rico, using the 30 sold-out concerts to display banners advocating for independence and performing amidst traditional island imagery and music, emphasizing Puerto Rican identity and challenging its colonial status as an unincorporated U...

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