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February 5, 2018

DW keeps you updated on history and all it entails - what people make of it and how it is remembered. Find some of our recent content here.

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Belgien Vandalismus Statue King Leopold II in Ekeren

Will cities in Belgium take down statues of Leopold II?

Will cities in Belgium take down statues of Leopold II?

More than 10 million Africans died when the king ruled over the Congo from 1885 to 1908. Now, Antwerp has become the first Belgian city to remove a statue of Leopold II — but not for the reason that activists had sought. (10.06.2020)
PoliticsJune 10, 2020
England Black Live Matter Proteste in Bristol

British slave trader statue pulled down in George Floyd demonstration

British slave trader statue pulled down in George Floyd demonstration

Protesters in the UK have pulled down a statue of a slave trader during a demonstration in honor of George Floyd. Since Black Lives Matter protests began, controversial statues have come down in cities around the globe. (07.06.2020)
PoliticsJune 7, 2020
Filmstill - Da 5 Bloods

Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods' revisits African-American history

Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods' revisits African-American history

Whether with "Do The Right Thing" or his upcoming Netflix release, Spike Lee's works offer essential snapshots of race relations. DW discussed US history with the filmmaker, going from George Washington to George Floyd. (09.06.2020)
FilmJune 9, 2020
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