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The West African country of Benin is granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people in an effort to attract the Black diaspora, acknowledge its own role in the slave trade, and promote tourism. “By legally recognizing these children of Africa, Benin is healing a historical wound. It is an act of justice, but also one of belonging and hope,” Justice Minister Yvon Détchénou said at a ceremony in the city of Cotonou during which U.S. singer Ciara received her citizenship. Here's more from @AssociatedPress.

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Grammy winner Ciara gains Benin citizenship, honoring enslaved ancestors

U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people. The Grammy-winning performer’s acquisition of citizenship at a ceremony Saturday in the city of Cotonou is part of a broader initiative by Benin to attract the Black diaspora, acknowledge the country’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, and promote tourism focused on slavery-related sites of remembrance.

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toiida Jul 18

Читаю, как несколько богатых стран повышают свою недоступность для бежен:ок, конечно же называя страждущих ксенофобным (правым) словосочетанием «н. м.». И одновременно придумывают взаимообмен бежен:ками «по схеме один за одного». Вот это не траффикинг и никакая не работорговля, просто бартер людьми, которых мы для начала перестанем называть людьми. https://www.bbc.com/russian/articles/cd78ldzdy0lo (статья анонимная) #racism #refugees #slavetrade #humanbarter #trafficking #properslavetrade

Британия и Германия подписали договор о безопасности и планируют пустить прямой поезд от Лондона до Берлина - BBC News Русская служба

Великобритания и Германия подписали крупнейшее с 1945 года соглашение, которое включает в себя план по запуску прямого железнодорожного сообщения между Лондоном и Берлином. Договор подписали британский премьер-министр Кир Стармер и канцлер Германии Фридрих Мерц, для которого это был первый официальный визит в Соединенное Королевство.

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kriykat Jul 5

A Different Revolution
https://consortiumnews.com/2025/07/04/a-different-revolution/
There were two original sins that drove the colonial ruling class to separate from their country and support a war for independence, writes Ace Thelin. By Ace Thelin Special to Consortium News It’s long past time Americans face the truth…
#Politics #AmericanEmpire #Books #CivilRights #Commentary #History #HumanRights #IndigenousPeople #U.s. #UntilThisDayHistoricalPerspectivesOnTheNews #Abolitionists #AceThelin #ColonialRulingClass #FoundingFathers #GeraldHorne #GloriousRevolution #IndependenceDay #Maroons #NedBlackhawk #Shay’sRebellion #SlaveOwners #SlaveTrade #ThomasJefferson #WarForIndependence

A Different Revolution

There were two original sins that drove the colonial ruling class to separate from their country and support a war for independence, writes Ace Thelin. By Ace Thelin Special to Consortium News It’s long past time Americans face the truth about the Founding Fathers. A critique that places

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Call it what it is. #EthnicCleansing #Eugenics #Autogenocide #Trafficking #SlaveTrade #Genocide This is what has become of America.

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Vivienne Dunstan Mar 13

Important new report published today from the University of St Andrews: "The University of St Andrews and the Legacies of Empire, 1700-1900" - looks like a really thorough and well researched piece of vital work. Thanks to the researchers. https://zenodo.org/records/14975043 #slavery #slaveTrade #blackHistory #History #ScottishHistory #colonialism #StAndrewsUniversity #StAndrews #Fife #Scotland

The University of St Andrews and the Legacies of Empire, 1700-1900

This report is the result of a research project commissioned by the Principal of the University of St Andrews. We aimed to investigate the legacies that colonialism, empire, trade and slavery have left to the University of St Andrews, both as institution and as a community of students and staff. As well as monies received, we investigated the personal or family connections of members of the University community. We sought to explore how members of our (historical) community had contributed to debates about enslavement and race, or about colonialism and empire; and to discover how British colonialism shaped the culture and community of our University. We focused on the period 1700 to 1900. Contents: Introduction The university, the town and the local economy Where did the university's money come from? The academic community: professors, principals and chancellors Ideas and Inquiry Collections Students and Alumni The legacies of empire

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Reclusive Leftist Mar 13

A must read article about Elihu Yale, the most prominent benefactor of Yale university. It's no surprise that the ultra racist JD Vance is one of the graduates.

Elihu Yale: The cruel and greedy Yale benefactor who traded in Indian slaves
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68444807
#BBC #colonialism #slavery #yaleuniversity #slavetrade

Elihu Yale: The cruel and greedy Yale benefactor who traded in Indian slaves

The truth of how Elihu Yale made his fortune had been largely forgotten - until now.

DJM (freelance for hire)Jan 23

When Brazil’s African Muslims scared the world

"Taking place 190 years ago, the Malê Revolt in Bahia, led by African Muslim slaves, shook Brazil's foundations and echoed global fears of a new Haiti."
https://africasacountry.com/2025/01/when-brazils-african-muslims-scared-the-world

Leia em português aqui: https://africasacountry.com/2025/01/rememorando-os-190-anos-da-revolta-dos-males-no-brasil

#Brazil #Africa #SlaveTrade #Portugal #Britain #Yoruba #AIAC

When Brazil’s African Muslims scared the world

Taking place 190 years ago, the Malê Revolt in Bahia, led by African Muslim slaves, shook Brazil's foundations and echoed global fears of a new Haiti.

ReallyCanadianFly Dec 17, 2024

#Benin #slavetrade #Africa #reconcilliation #citizenship #BlackMastodon

Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade | AP News https://apnews.com/article/benin-citizenship-law-slavery-descendants-8b076652fbaac17761ff002992f2b604?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade

Some African Americans are among those are taking advantage of a new law in Benin that grants citizenship to those who can trace their lineage to the slave trade. It’s part of efforts by the West African nation to face up to the role it played. The coastal town of Ouidah was one of Africa’s most active slave-trading ports, and at the “Tree of Forgetfulness,” enslaved people were said to be symbolically forced to forget their past lives. One French Caribbean woman now seeking citizenship in Benin says that “I am doing this for my ancestors.”

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