Tag Archives: History

Killing the root to enjoy the fruits

Posted on May 27, 2014 by

Systemic oppression by a government who lauds its own efforts to indoctrinate and strip an indigenous people of its lands, culture and identity is a massive injustice. It happens all over the world. It happens because we are greedy and … Continue reading →

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Mandela through the peephole

Posted on December 6, 2013 by

As the world mourns the death of a great man while celebrating his life we cannot help but revisit the horrific and oppressive past of the country that Mandela changed. South Africa’s most celebrated and lauded citizen was once of … Continue reading →

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This is why I love old people

Posted on December 6, 2013 by

When I am in their presence I never talk except to answer a question or to ask a question of my own. I am a history buff and for me an old person is a national treasure; a walking novel … Continue reading →

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