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Arts Sep 30

‘It belongs to us!’: French trial over colonial art grows tense

By Angela Charlton, Associated Press

Nation Jun 30

Spanish colonial monuments fuel racial strife in U.S. Southwest

Spain's enduring hold over the territory that is now New Mexico made it unlike other areas in the Southwest and opened the door for memorializing the Spanish influence.

By Russell Contreras, Associated Press

World Jun 30

Belgium takes down statue, king expresses regret for colonial violence

As Belgium marked the 60th anniversary of the end of its colonial rule in Congo, King Philippe's words had resounding significance since none of his predecessors went so far as to convey remorse.

By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

World Jun 19

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Racial protests mean Africa takes another look at the U.S. — and itself

Protests over the killing of George Floyd have struck a global chord. Across the African continent, they have sparked not only demonstrations, but also a new examination of the roles of race, colonialism and exploitation through the centuries. The reputation…

World Aug 22

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How current Japan-South Korea tensions reflect decades of resentment

Japan and South Korea, the two most important U.S. allies in northeast Asia, are engaged in an increasingly grave feud. Relations between the two countries took a confrontational turn earlier this summer when Japan announced it would limit exports to…

Sep 24

In the Caribbean, colonialism and inequality mean hurricanes hit harder

By Levi Gahman and Gabrielle Thongs, The Conversation

The Caribbean is facing its second deadly hurricane in as many weeks. The region's extreme vulnerability to disaster also reflects entrenched inequality.

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Jan 12

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Depicting colonialism and globalization through art ‘full of contradiction’

By PBS NewsHour

A “Wind Sculpture” by visual artist Yinka Shonibare MBE was recently installed in front of the National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. It’s the seventh in Shonibare's series of vibrantly colored and patterned public artworks that are made…

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Jul 30

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Comedian Hari Kondabolu finds humor and substance in talking about race

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Comedian Hari Kondabolu has made a name for himself by speaking honestly -- and humorously -- about race. Kondabolu sits down Hari Sreenivasan at the Aspen Ideas Festival to discuss why colonialism can be a ripe subject for humor, and…

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Jan 17

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Logistical Challenges of Combating Islamic Militants in Saharan Africa

Logistical Challenges of Combating Islamic Militants in Saharan Africa…

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Apr 10

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‘Tinderbox’: How Colonialism Shaped the HIV/AIDS Epidemic

Ray Suarez speaks with authors Craig Timberg and Daniel Halperin about how "shadows of colonialism" hang over the spread of HIV from Africa. The topic is explored in their book "Tinderbox: How the West Sparked the AIDS Epidemic and How…

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