colonialism

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"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

As a young adult in the US, she immersed herself in books on the history of Africa before colonialism, particularly West Africa.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Time stretches punishingly throughout this masterful “Magellan,” foregrounding the painful legacy of colonialism and prioritizing a raw splendor that can never truly be conquered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

The law also criminalises the glorification of colonialism, state-run TV reports.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

British schools treat colonialism the same way, to an extent.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah