colonialism
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Hong Kong trades on its legacy as a responsible global partner earned during 156 years of British colonialism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Nothing about the very obvious messages here—about colonialism, religious fanaticism, institutionalized violence and the exploitation of native peoples—amounts to a news flash.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
"Grassroots movements and pressure from international bodies like the UN are the reasons why many countries, some more timidly and some more decisively, have started discussing reparation policies," said Martinez, the researcher into Spanish colonialism.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
"Debi Tirar Mas Fotos" was a full-throated, identity-affirming exploration of Puerto Ricanness in the context of persistent colonialism, set to folkloric sounds, infectious salsa and reggaeton rhythms.
From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026
Paul Robeson, Josephine Baker, and W. E. B. Du Bois were among the black leaders to draw a connection between Americas treatment of its Negro citizens and European colonialism.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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Human Geography - Middle School
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