Europe’s Colonial Legacy
A Case for Immigration as Historical Reckoning Europe’s history is indelibly marked by centuries of colonial expansion, during which powers like Britain, France, Spain, Portugal,...
Category : History
The War of 1812
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A Conflict of Independence and Identity The War of 1812, often called the “Second War of Independence,” was a pivotal conflict between the United States...
The Tragic Life of Ota Benga
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A Story of Exploitation and Resilience Ota Benga, a Mbuti man born around 1883 in the Congo Free State (now the Democratic Republic of Congo),...
Creole People
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Creole people represent a fascinating tapestry of ethnic groups shaped by the forces of colonialism, migration, and cultural fusion. The term “Creole” encompasses communities worldwide...
The Bellevue Plantation on Tortola
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A Dark Chapter in History The Bellevue Plantation on Tortola, part of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), stands as a grim reminder of the brutal...
Arthur William Hodge
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The Tyrant of the “Farm of Death” In the annals of colonial history, few figures embody the brutal excesses of slavery like Arthur William Hodge....
C. L. R. James
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Cyril Lionel Robert James, known as C. L. R. James, was born on January 4, 1901, in Tunapuna, Trinidad, then a British colony. Growing up...
How the Transatlantic Slave Trade Shaped Perceptions and Treatment of Black People
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The Roots of Whiteness: How the Transatlantic Slave Trade Shapes Modern Anti-Black Racism The mistreatment of Black people by white individuals and institutions is often...
Life in Contraband Camps
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During the American Civil War (1861–1865), contraband camps emerged as significant yet often overlooked havens for enslaved African Americans seeking freedom. These camps, established near...
The Brutal Legacy of Branding Enslaved People
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Punishment for Resistance Branding was also a tool of punishment, particularly for those who resisted or attempted to escape. Runaways, who defied the system by...