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Indigenous Peoples' Day Replaces Columbus Day Across US

Across the United States, a profound cultural shift is occurring as cities and states replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day, reexamining historical narratives and removing controversial monuments.

eBay letters reveal UK families' slavery compensation

A remarkable collection of 19th-century correspondence, discovered in an online auction, exposes the direct financial benefits reaped by prominent UK families from slavery compensation, challenging long-held narratives and prompting calls for a national r

Virginia Wesleyan University removes Jane Batten name

Virginia Wesleyan University removes Jane Batten's name from its library and art village after an investigation uncovers her support for segregationist policies, marking a significant step in confronting its historical ties.

Shrewsbury rejects Clive of India statue

Shrewsbury becomes the latest UK town to oppose a statue of Robert Clive, citing his controversial colonial legacy, as Britain continues to grapple with its imperial past.

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