“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” Our children are not blooming and their schools are literally falling down.
The Province of Zeeland will apologize for its role in slavery. The Provincial Executive stated on Wednesday that July 1 is a "suitable occasion" for this act, as it will mark the official start of the Slavery Memorial Year, which runs until July 1, 2024. This year represents the 150th anniversary of the practical abolition of slavery in Suriname and the Caribbean part of the Dutch Kingdom.
A Canadian protest that began with truck drivers protesting cross-border vaccination mandates has turned into an occupation of the capital city of Ottawa, as demonstrators have blocked traffic, disrupted businesses and threatened local residents for 12 days.