Abolition Acts continued to be re-written and re-applied right up until the early 1900s. The effects are still with us. Nigel Pocock African-Caribbean slaves are the largest group that have not been compensated for the suffering and abuse they underwent for 400 years (c. 1450-1850). This might seem […]
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Critical journalism confronts dominant perspectives
Critical journalism responds to the dominant views of powerful agents, bringing together texts and images that expose additional information and evidence that would have been dismissed otherwise and that allow an analytical approach. Mabel Encinas By contrast with journalism that perpetuates the status quo and does not question […]
Lessons for those in government but not in power
The current president of Colombia (the first progressive one in the country’s history) is facing, as he did even before taking office, all manner of attacks from the opposition ranks, determined to prevent him governing. Therefore he must and can, within certain limits, proceed to weaken those factors of imminent risk.
Spanish-speaking immigrants: coping with differences
Despite the impact of globalisation and the Belt and Road, the Hispanic population remains little compared to people from the English speaking world or other Asian countries. However, this does not impede them from exploring this unknown oriental nation. Yi ZOU In recent years, the connection between China […]
Coffee, fair trade and women’s rights
Six hundred and fifty coffee producers benefit from fair trade through the Equal Exchange in Nicaragua, which has formed a group called Soppexcca. Communities have not only enhanced their standard of living but have also particularly improved the position of women in society. Cesar Amaya Sandino Norma Gadea […]
















