By Xavier Figeroux, Brian Figeroux, Jr. and Michael Figeroux The history of the United States is deeply intertwined with the oppression and destruction of Black men, a process that has been deliberately and systematically implemented by the white ruling class. From slavery to Jim Crow, from the war on drugs to mass incarceration, the targeted […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: KARITING PICAH / Shutterstock.com The Catholic Church has played a significant role in global history, including during colonial and imperialist expansions that profoundly affected Black and Native American communities. Some critics argue that certain aspects of the Church’s historical actions and doctrines may be reasons why these groups […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The Anglican Church, known as the Church of England and its affiliated global entities, has played a significant role in shaping colonial and imperial history. Its legacy is intertwined with systems of oppression and assimilation that have disproportionately impacted Black and Native American communities. Below, we explore ten key historical points […]