As statues of prominent racists topple around the world a huge, controversial monument in Edinburgh is to acknowledge its subject’s connections to slavery.
“That excruciating eight and a half minute long video of George Floyd's slow, gasping passage from life to oblivion has been a real spark that lit a prairie fire world-wide.”
If ordinary people improve the prospects for dialogue, they can deescalate violence at critical times. That's how they can ensure that history does not repeat itself.
I can't breathe! The yoke oppresses me, my skin trembles with pain, my body lies as evidence of crime; but still, it will not break my voice!Lolo Simont - Abhorred BlacknessEspañol Português
¡No puedo respirar! ¡El yugo me oprime, mi piel tiembla de dolor, mi cuerpo yace como evidencia de crimen, mas aún así ¡no quebrantará mi voz!Lolo Simont – Negrura AborrecidaEnglish Português
