colonial
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Same-sex relationships have been banned in Ghana under laws dating from the British colonial era.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The two Black Cubans, self-taught artists from the crumbling and densely populated colonial heart of Havana, are the face of an art movement that inspired the largest peaceful protests in the regime’s history.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
In 2021, Suriname-born artist Jeangu Macrooy addressed slavery, racism, and the colonial legacy in his performance.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
The road’s original alignment followed the Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail, both Spanish colonial routes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Finally, we go to a colonial schoolroom and join the rest of our class.
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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