Blackbirding: legacy of anger in Solomon Islands
There is still anger in Solomon Islands over Blackbirding, an academic says. David Gegeo, the director of research at Solomon Islands National University, said thousands of Solomon Islanders were kidnapped and later contracted to work in Australia in the 1800s, a practice known as Blackbirding. Its legacy includes intergenerational anger that could be relieved, if […]
Decolonize your mind
A decolonized mind defends its cultural roots, By Isaac Giron The term “decolonized” is popular among activists of color, yet is very loaded and hard to pin down. It has been used to free minds, but it also has divided communities. I used to view the world in terms of opposing powers struggling for dominance. I […]
