How The Word ‘Voodoo’ Became A Racial Slur
For decades, it has been common for people to throw around terms like “voodoo politics,”…
slavery
Dismantling The Myth That Ancient Slavery Was ‘Not That Bad’
As someone who researches slavery in the ancient Mediterranean world, especially in the Bible, I…
Slavery’s Historical Link To Marriage Is Still At Play In Africa
Governments and religious institutions regulate marriage. Such regulations are heavily laden with specific moral ideas…
Constitutional Monarchy? Why Britain Can Do So Much Better
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 on September 8, 2022. She…
50 Million People Worldwide In Modern Slavery
Fifty million people were living in modern slavery in 2021, according to the latest Global…
Climate Change Is Akin To White Colonisation Of The Atmosphere
‘Climate change is racist’. So reads the title of a recent book by British journalist…
Jamaicans Shun UK Royal Visit, Want Apology, Slavery Reparations
Dozens of well-known leaders in Jamaica, including professors and politicians, are demanding an apology and…
Racism, Climate, Divisions Top UN Agenda As Leaders Meet
Racism, the climate crisis and the world’s worsening divisions took center stage at the United…
City of London Mulls Removal Of Statues Linked To Slavery
The governing body in charge of London’s financial district is asking for views on whether…
Corporate Response To George Floyd Protests
The corporate response to a wave of protests over the treatment of African Americans has…