Britain, Slave Trade, Colonialism & Empire
Should we mourn the queen?
The socialist Labour monthly public meeting is here again for the month of September
From Kenya and Nigeria to South Africa and Uganda, Queen Elizabeth’s death met with an outpouring of official condolences, mourning and memories of her frequent visits to Africa during her seven decades on the throne.
Beyond official condolences praising the queen’s longevity and service, there is some bitterness about the past in Africa, as well as Asia, the Caribbean and elsewhere.
Talk has turned to the legacies of colonialism, from slavery to corporal punishment in African schools to looted artifacts held in British institutions. For many, the queen came to represent all of that during her seven decades on the throne.
Should we mourn the queen? Let’s discuss
Saturday 24th September 2022 by 3PM
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