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16.07.2021 / 08:07

Done with Dundas: Toronto to remove racist figure’s name from streets, infrastructure

Streets and buildings in Toronto bearing the name of Henry Dundas will get a new moniker, because of his connection to slavery.

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Edinburgh's slavery street names 'changed' by anti-racism campaigners

Edinburgh to protest against existing ones linked with the country’s role in the slave trade.Activists erected new names for streets and buildings in the capital along with “call to action” signs urging that racism is tackled.Dundas Street - named after Henry Dundas who is best known for delaying the abolition of slavery in 1792 - was renamed Emancipation Street.A sign reading 'Teach Colonial History' was installed at James Gillespie High School and another with 'Honour Black Lives' at Regent Terrace.Gillespie made his fortune selling Virginia tobacco which came to Scotland from slave plantations and left money for the school to be founded.Queensberry House - a 17th century building which was incorporated into the Scottish Parliament

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UK demonstrators hold fourth weekend of anti-racism protests

LONDON – Anti-racism demonstrators are holding a fourth weekend of protests across the U.K., despite a ban on large gatherings because of the coronavirus pandemic.Demonstrations were taking place Saturday in cities including London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow.Hundreds assembled for a socially distanced Say No to Racism rally in Glasgow’s George Square, where earlier this week members of the far right attacked a refugee-rights gathering. In Edinburgh, protesters including “Trainspotting” author Irvine Welsh called for the removal of a statue of Henry Dundas from its column in the city’s St.

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Perthshire man Jack's incredible World War II story told 80 years on

Perthshire soldiers will be among the thousands remembered in a nationwide pipers’ tribute to commemorate those who fought and gave their lives during the WWII conflict at the French alcove.The likes of Corporal George Nicoll, Alexander Anderson, Jack Kidd and James Watt of the 51st Highland Division will be among those remembered.All four were involved in the battle which took place 100 miles along the coast from Dunkirk just a few days after the successful evacuation.Author wants plaque at landmark explaining Henry Dundas's links to slaveryBut for Corporal Kidd, St Valéry was merely the start of an astonishing ordeal which forced him to travel over 1000 miles to where he was held captive as a POW for five harrowing years.Originally from

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