Racist Historical Figures

• B.C. man funds scholarship after effort to strip controversial name from alma mater falls flat

  Gladstone Secondary School is named after the late 19th century U.K. prime minister William Gladstone, who spoke out against abolition as the son of a wealthy slave owner.

  Education

  Sep 14, 2022
  
• Calls continue to rename Ontario municipalities amid concerns over historical figures’ racist pasts

  Many are calling to rename several Ontario municipalities that are dubbed after controversial historical figures, including Vaughan, Kitchener and Russell Township

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2020
  
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• Countries seek ‘new history’ as figures are re-examined after George Floyd’s death

  Scholars are divided over whether the campaign amounts to erasing history or updating it.

  World

  Jun 12, 2020