In a recent turn of events, a judge in Pennsylvania made a big decision. She told the National Park Service to put back a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia. This exhibit was taken down last month. The judge said the government can't just remove historical facts because they don't like them. The exhib
A young boy was enjoying his train ride, taking in the sights and sounds of the journey. He had been traveling since the morning, heading towards the east from the outskirts of Bangkok. The little one was so tired that he decided to rest his head on the tray table and doze off. Suddenly, a loud nois
At a Jewish holiday gathering on Sunday, a shocking event unfolded at Sydney's Bondi Beach. A bystander, seen in a viral video, took down an armed man. This man was part of a group that had already shot 12 people. The video shows the bystander, dressed in a white shirt, running up to the shooter in
Caribbean leaders are in London with a clear message: the UK should step up and help fix the problems caused by its colonial past. They're not asking for charity, but for partnership. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission is pushing for Britain to take responsibility for the lasti
Caribbean nations are stepping up their efforts to address the lingering effects of slavery and colonialism. A group from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is set to meet with UK officials this week to discuss reparations. The talks aim to tackle the deep-rooted issues stemming from the transatlant
The transatlantic slave trade was a dark chapter in history. From 1450 to 1888, European nations forcibly transported 12-15 million Africans across the Atlantic. This brutal system fueled Europe's industrial growth and colonial expansion. Yet, when slavery ended, the focus was on compensating slave
Creating a safe space for people to share ideas is a great start, but it's not the whole story. Many leaders focus on making their teams feel secure, but they often forget to encourage bravery. It's like building a playground but not teaching kids how to play on the equipment. Psychological safety
Harvard University has decided to hand over old photos of enslaved people to a museum in South Carolina. These photos, taken 175 years ago, are believed to be the first of their kind. They show a man named Renty and his daughter Delia, who were enslaved in South Carolina in 1850. The photos are cal
The governor of Maryland, Wes Moore, recently made a significant decision. He chose to block a law that aimed to address the lasting impacts of slavery and racial bias. This move puts Moore in a unique position among Democratic governors. Most of them have backed similar initiatives in recent times.
Haiti is demanding that France pay up for a massive debt that has been dragging the country down for centuries. This isn't just about money. It's about acknowledging the harm caused by slavery and colonization. The debt started back in 1825, when Haiti agreed to pay France 150 million francs. This w
