Etiket: colonial
Research into the colonial past of companies: ‘Story is not yet finished’
History teacher Ger Jan Onrust believes that all companies that already existed in the mid-19th century should conduct research into their own colonial history. Wouter Loeff of Erfgoed Brabant agrees.…
Indigenous leaders want an apology from King Charles for colonial past
Indigenous leaders from former British colonies want King Charles to officially apologize for the “centuries of racism, oppression, colonialism and slavery” suffered by their communities. The leaders of twelve countries…
Because of colonial reference! Initiative wants to rename Iltisstraße
According to Walther, a Chinese fort was shot down with the gunboat Iltis in June 1900 Photo: picture alliance / akg-images From BZ/dpa What is meant is not the animal,…
Commission president calls for apologies for colonial past, but no reparations
The Chamber must condemn the colonial regime in Congo, Rwanda and Burundi as a system based on exploitation and domination and must apologize. This is stated in the draft final…
Senate wants reparations for ‘colonial crimes’ and ‘climate racism’
By Gunnar Schupelius State Secretary Gomis sees the reasons for flight and migration today in the colonial era 140 years ago. Compensation should now finally be paid for this. This…
Black rice in Suriname is a tangible proof of resistance against colonial rule
Matu alisi, black rice.Figurine Rosemary Glos Those who sail on the Upper Suriname River today see Maroon women, dressed in colorful shawls, washing their pots and pans sparkling clean. Children…
Appointment of members of the advisory committee for the return of cultural objects from a colonial context | News item
News item | 17-11-2022 | 2:15 pm Laura van Broekhoven, Remco Raben and Alicia Schrikker are members of the advisory committee for the return of cultural objects from a colonial…
Knowledge about colonial past still very low in Belgium | Inland
Belgians still know very little about the colonial past, although the Black Lives Matter protests (2020) have sharpened our knowledge on the subject. This is the conclusion of a study…
Talk show guest denies and criticizes Russia’s ‘colonial’ oorlog
That was not the case with the Russians in Oekraïne. Zelfs het large avondnieuws recognizes the afgelopen week ‘the most important week was aan de frontlinie’ van de ‘speciale militaire…
Talk show guest ignores threat and criticizes Russia’s ‘colonial’ war
Vladimir Putin will chair a meeting of his Security Council on Friday.Image AP It is well known that things are not going well for the Russians in Ukraine. Even the…