colonialism
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This is evident in the depiction of Kip, a Sikh man finding his way in the English world of colonialism.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
"We won the battle against slavery, we won the battle against colonialism, we won the battle against apartheid, and we are confident that we shall win the battle against reparatory injustice," Ablakwa told the conference.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
The story of chamoy really parallels this journey of blue-and-white ceramics, which got to Mexico because of Spanish colonialism and then was adopted by local artisans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
Ghana said the Pope's acknowledgment of the "painful history" was significant, at a time the world was having a "deeper reflection" on the effects of slavery and colonialism.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
British schools treat colonialism the same way, to an extent.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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Human Geography - Middle School
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