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Tag Archives: Americas

31May/23

Decolonisation is not about racism.

May 31, 2023Human InterestAftermath of World War II, Americas, Colonialism, Cultural geography, Decolonisation, Decolonization, Ethnic groups in South America, International relations theory, Mestizo, Mexico, Peru, Political philosophy, Self-determination, Sovereigntyadmin

May 30, 2023 /World/ — Decolonization is the process of a country or people gaining independence from a colonizing power. It is a complex process that can involve political, economic, and social change. Decolonization can be a peaceful process, but it can also be violent.

Decolonization is not about racism. It is about respecting the right of people to self-determination. It is about recognizing that all people are equal and that they have the right to choose their own destiny. Decolonization is about creating a more just and equitable world for all people. Continue reading →

04May/23

Is the King racist?

May 4, 2023LifestyleAbolitionism, Abolitionism in the United Kingdom, African slave trade, Americas, Atlantic slave trade, Continents, Elizabeth, John Hawkins, Racism, Royal African Company, Slave Trade Act, Slavery, Slavery in Africaadmin

The British monarchy has a long and complicated history with slavery. The first known English slave trader was John Hawkins, who sailed to Africa in 1562 and captured 300 enslaved Africans. Hawkins’s voyages were supported by Queen Elizabeth I, and they helped to establish the English slave trade. Continue reading →