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
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
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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