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The Nubian replied to the topic Slaves, or Enslaved. Merchants, or Scoundrel. Saints, or Sinners. in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Research
This is jarring!Considering the current shift in political ideologies, in the U.S, and Europe, with the normalisation of racist rhetoric, including sexist language, continued redlining, denialism, ‘othering’, under-funding, and warm nostalgia for the past, shouldn’t the Black start developing ways to develop structures and protect itself from…Read More
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The African Monetarist replied to the topic Slaves, or Enslaved. Merchants, or Scoundrel. Saints, or Sinners. in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Research
This is arguably the most comprehensive timeline summary I’ve encountered, detailing events leading up to, and following the Doctrine of Discovery.It offers an in-depth and accurate depiction of historical developments, with bibliographic references and notes, which is very helpful for further scholarly, independent research.
In…Read More
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The Nubian replied to the topic Breaking the Cycle: Misogyny, the Legacy of Male Presidents, and the Election in the forum Black Feminist Perspectives
This focus on intersectionality is timely and relevant, bringing attention to the compounded difficulties Black women face in the political arena. The emphasis on “double jeopardy” strengthens the argument for why a Black female president is not only overdue but essential for progress on multiple fronts, as she would bring insights informed by…Read More -
The African Monetarist replied to the topic Breaking the Cycle: Misogyny, the Legacy of Male Presidents, and the Election in the forum Black Feminist Perspectives
The article leans heavily into the symbolic importance of a Black female president.A deeper dive into how the policies championed by a Black female politicians, such as equitable healthcare, criminal justice reform, or economic support for disadvantaged communities, aligning with a broader agenda for equality would have provided practical…Read More
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The Nubian replied to the topic Reparations for Slavery and Colonialism: A Call for Justice from Commonwealth in the forum Academia, Scholarship & Research
@charlotte,
Thank you for this.
1. Acknowledgment of Historical Injustices
- Reparations provide formal recognition of the harm caused by slavery and colonialism, which is essential for validating the experiences of affected communities. This acknowledgment serves as a step toward healing historical wounds by demonstrating that past…
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