On this Day we must also recognize the role played by many of our countries, including my own, Portugal, in robbing millions of people of their homes, families, dignity and lives, and profiting from their misery. But, this observance was established not only to acknowledge a dreadful chapter in human history, but also to shine a spotlight on the dangers of racism and prejudice today. Although the transatlantic slave trade was abolished in the s, it continues to affect social, cultural and political interaction among people and countries.
This tragic mass human suffering must be recounted to younger generations through education that offers an accurate reflection of historical accounts, including the many acts of bravery and resistance carried out by slaves. It is equally important to highlight the enormous contributions of people of African descent across the world. We see those contributions everywhere, in every area of human endeavour, in every realm of human experience. From the sciences to the arts, from academia to sports, to politics, law, civil rights and international affairs.
Our work today builds on his achievements. The son of enslaved parents who had escaped to freedom, Lewis Howard Latimer is considered one of the greatest inventors of the United States, especially for his improvement of carbon filaments in light bulbs. The contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Current Issue Archive. Dixon fourth from left as a guest speaker. Among the participants pictured here with Justice Dixon is Joan D. Justice In Profile. Editors: James G. In general, this poorly translated article reflects embarrasing synthax and horrific ortographical errors that can be easily corrected. Graciela is a scholar, and as such, I think it would be fit to use someone who has some knowledge of both languages Spanish and English to translate this brief biography.
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