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Why I’m Asking White Critics Not to Review My Show

February 14, 2020 admin Arts, Canada, colonialism, culture, opinión, plays, Theatre

Credit to Author: Yolanda Bonnell| Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:03:16 +0000

White theatre critics are often the gatekeepers of success, and that’s a problem when they lack cultural understanding.

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I Used to Love British Period Dramas. Now I See Them as Colonial Propaganda

December 20, 2019 admin a little princess, colonialism, identity-culture, pride and prejudice

Credit to Author: Aditi Natasha Kini| Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:36:31 +0000

As a South Asian kid, I devoured colonial-era literature and dramas. Looking back, they often featured white protagonists forming quaint relationships with grateful brown characters who look like me.

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Chocolate Shop Scraps 17th-Century Theme After Activist Points Out Slavery Connection

November 13, 2019 admin chocolate, colonialism, food news, Oregon, Slavery

Credit to Author: Jelisa Castrodale| Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:01 +0000

Portland’s 1670 New American Chocolate House was called out for “racist, colonial” branding that included three cargo ships.

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What I Learned at Canada’s Most Deliriously Patriotic Light Show

August 23, 2019 admin Canada, colonialism, First Nations, light show, NORTHERN LIGHTS, Ottawa, parliament hill, RACISM

Credit to Author: Jack Hauen| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 20:04:56 +0000

How can a light show be racist, you ask? The “Northern Lights” on Parliament Hill delivers in both official languages.

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I Was the Only Black Woman to Testify Against an Abortion Ban. They Cut My Mic.

August 22, 2019 admin abortion, colonialism, reproductive justice, reproductive rights, tennessee, WHITE SUPREMACY

Credit to Author: Cherisse Scott| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 20:48:26 +0000

Cherisse Scott says she was told she had 10 minutes to speak, but lawmakers stopped her when she mentioned white supremacy.

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Indigenous Artists Tell Us What They Think About Land Acknowledgements

August 9, 2019 admin Canada, colonialism, First Nations, Indigenous issues, land acknowledgements, Toronto

Credit to Author: Graham Isador| Date: Fri, 09 Aug 2019 19:24:16 +0000

Cultural events in Canada often start with a statement to recognize the gathering is taking place on Indigenous land. Here’s what five Indigenous artists think of the practice.

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