Former colonies have felt increasingly empowered to demand compensation from European powers. But even the successful efforts look like exceptions so far.
Tag: Slavery (Historical)
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Catholic Order Struggles to Raise $100 Million to Atone for Slave Labor
Jesuits established a trust to answer for their history of enslaving Black people. But frustrated descendants tell Rome the order is “not delivering in deed.”
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The Search for a Meaningful Clue to the Mystery of an Enslaved Ancestor
Old newspaper ads are serving as a window into the hopes and histories of hundreds of individuals who were newly emancipated.
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Why Andrew Yang’s New Third Party Is Bound to Fail
You can’t take the conflict out of politics. Nor should you want to.
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Democrats Need Patriotism Now More Than Ever
Gripped by anger and despair, Democrats may not want to celebrate this country. But they need patriotism in order to save American democracy.