Caroline Elkins, professor of history and African-American studies at Harvard University, discusses British colonialism and the role played by Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the royal family in it. WATCH ABC News live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP See more at http://abcnews.go. com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/abc #abcnews #abcnlupdate #queenelizabeth #colonization
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British imperial serial killers = global terrorists
And the blame game starts.. asking colonised country to feel sad about Elizabeth’s death is same as asking world to mourn for Osama bin Laden, and yes i am comparing her to a terrorist because for us the whole royal family is like that.. even today if they get a slightest chance to repeat those things they will leave no stones unturned, now they are not repeating not because they don’t want to but because they CAN’T.
Charles will putter about and then offend his family and loyal palace staff to boot. He will manage but it will be HMPW his eldest son who will have the courage to do it. Further William has his mothers compassion and her heart.
Why don't black people ever cry out for reparations from black people who captured and sold black people?
Black people were victims AND participants in the practice of enslavement.
Why don't black people realize pale people have also been enslaved and stop trying to bully pale people into fixing issues within black cultures that ONLY black communities can fix themselves?
And, why don't black people acknowledge what pale people have done against slavery EVERY time they speak about the practice?
Finally, it is tacky to attack a dead person and thier family no matter what shade they be. And, no amount of money will fix what is wrong (it would make it worse).
But, then again, it is ok to hurt people as long as they are white. Because, Northern Europeans don't have feelings. And, black people should expect the descendants of pale people to fix them forever more.
The black culture is the issue, the cause of the problems, NOW. Change your culture, change your life.
Things will not get better within black communities if these mental problems persist.
Take off the victim hat and leave the pale people be.
Change the culture that keeps one mentally enslaved.
Every place touched by colonialism today is wealthier and more democratic than places not…..and im an American
Thank you for telling the truth Caralin appreciated
🤔 If we're going to talk Britain, we must bring up China, Russia, and Spain for their annexation and colonization as well!
Why is it disrespectful? She herself when alive said that it's up to the individual countries to decide. Now's a great time to discuss it. Not everyone is attending her funeral.
Let the former colonies who want to break away do it and become independent.
The professor is right, it's time for UK royals to apologise and make amends. We are not British servants or subjects anymore.
NOT ONLY IS IT TIME TO HOLD BRITISH ACCOUNTABLE ITS TIME TO HOLD CANADA AND USA
such a rare, good coverage addressing the Elisabeth Windsor's reign in the context of colonialism.
Julius Malema said is good she is dead and she and her ancestors must rot in hell..
Those countries need to be colonized bc they are friggin animals
US inherited UK colonialism, but US colonised other countries with their hegemony on all fronts. The Ukraine war shows how US abuse its power by just kicking Russia out of Swift. Smart, but unwise.
Elizabeth was a great woman who is greatly appreciated and was loved by millions.
Unfortunately those places are doing so much worse than when the British we're there.
💐👑 " R.I.P to Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II"
Many people, especially children were tortured and murdered by the British colonial forces in Malaya, now Malaysia. We are not demanding the British to kneel down on their knees and apologize to us. Our sole aspiration is for our national treasures such as jewels, gold bars, manuscripts and etc to be returned to us. During British colonial days in Malaya, many local chiefs were executed and their family members were left penniless. We want the British to compensate their descendants in monetary form and the British royal family must acknowledge the past murderous executions.
The British Empire is responsible for that university she complains about the British Empire from.
Are we in colonialism times as of present? I think that discussion is irrelevant. We have taken the lessons with it and never will there be any colonialism now or in the future. Yet for all other topics that maintain tradition, religion and values, there seems to be a progressive push?
"Queen Elizabeth II’s death (possibly due to #LongCOVID ) renews discussions on Britain’s legacy of colonialism" so let's otherwise #ConvinceItForward
It renews discussions only with complete #$##$%. The Queen presided over de-colonization and I remember her dance with the first President of Ghana (a black man) in 1961 when he publicly embraced the Queen to dance a waltz. She was all smiles and gracious. The coverage wasn't shown in the USA because it was considered too scandalous for that time period. The Queen also worked diligently to transform an Empire that she didn't create into the Commonwealth of Nations where each nation voluntarily is a member based on mutual history and respect for universal human rights.
She hasnt even been buried yet. Just stop.
british colonization is not always perceived as a bad thing , at least not for hong kong mom keys in east asia . the history of british colonization is the most cherished thing for hong kong mom keys . this history of colonization is what set them apart from the china mom keys they deeply discriminate
Lol… in your dreams! Maybe William, but never Charles. Be will go beyond his mother's transgressions. Too much money to be made.
Those countries were better under colonial rule. Just look at those countries now.
Let go of those places….how sick. Obviously. Every country governs themselves…is able to be themselves….how about that? Normal answers. We can't expect to be a happy species if we think and behave so bizarrely. Obviously, we are supposed to be free and happy as we are. That is part of what a human being is supposed to live and experience. But we always oppress ourselves and hold ourselves down. We need to stop making those mistakes or we'll probably just kill ourselves off one day soon.
Where are the jewels on the queens crown from?
Prince Andrew is a shame
I'm Irish. We were on the receiving end of British colonialism for perhaps a longer period than any other country. But I have to say that I find discussions of British colonialism during this time of mourning for a woman who was so respected around the world, and who was a friend to Ireland and to so many other countries that were once part of the British Empire, exceedingly crass and distasteful – especially coming from America, a country of which the late Queen was a staunch friend and ally, as President Biden and his predecessors have so eloquently acknowledged.
One particular illustration of this springs to mind: the Queen’s remarkable decision, following the terrorist attacks on 9/11, to break with a 600-year tradition and order that the Star Spangled Banner be played during the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace – the first and I think only time this had happened – as an expression of sympathy, solidary and respect for the Amercian people in their hour of need (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToECtXPMvNM). She showed herself to be a true friend to your country; how kind it is of ABC to return the favour in this way during Britain’s time of sorrow!
As regards slavery, American commentators would do well to remember that Britain was one of the first countries in history to ban the slave trade – in 1807 – and then slavery itself in 1833, through debates and votes in parliament. In the US, in contrast, slavery remained in existence for another 32 years – and it took a civil war, and the deaths of over 620,000 people, for the US finally to end it.
It is also worth remembering that much of the Queen's energy during her long reign was devoted to the peaceful transition from empire to Commonwealth, to acknowledging past crimes and to promoting reconciliation – as she did, for example, during her historic state visit to Ireland in 2011. She opposed apartheid and supported sanctions against the then South African regime, despite the fact that this put her at odds with her UK prime minister. It is unsurprising, therefore – when one actually knows the facts – that Nelson Mandela said of the Queen in 2006, at the time of her 80th birthday: "I view her activities and achievements with great respect" (see https://youtu.be/OTZr1OPfkaI?t=59 at 0.59).
So I would respectfully invite American journalists and academics who feel the urge to lecture the UK to look a little more carefully at the performance of their own country, and to familiarise themselves with the historical record, before they presume to lecture the British – particularly during this period of national mourning for their much-loved Queen.
With friends like that, who needs enemies?!
Thanks,
Elizabeth cared deeply about the impact of the countries and terrorities she held, and made decisons only for the best of those nations. She gave nations a place at the table, wealth and opportunities. She held the commonwealth together for the good of the world, for peace and stablity and opportunities. Only fools see it differently.
Think there is way more death and misery in those African countries now, than when they were under British control. The empire established order in those countries, and now its gone, most of them are either in civil war or have corrupt murdering governments. Of course the empire did bad things, however I do think a lot of those African countries would be much better off if the empire still existed to this day.
They are criminals
The royal family = 💩 💩 💩 💩 💩
Why is calling the Commonwealth a family a problem? Honestly, the British ended slavery this is not his problem.
may she be missed
Why only talk about African countries?acting as if there the only people that sufferd?
Can you report on the documentary Fire Of Love. Cant believe you didn't get to
May she rest in peace🕊🕊🕊
Pls keep in mind the fact that around fifty 50 nations fell under British Colonialism; while around twenty five 25 nations under French Colonialism.
Moreover, World organization such as UN, United Nations was helped founded, with cleverly drawn charters, by the West; only after they have had enough of practicing centuries-long global Slavery, Colonization and Colonialism; in such a way so as to;
– keep their accumulated wealth to themselves,
– their accumulated crimes not to get prosecuted by their former victims. 😔
In the Colonial era all Anglo Western Colonizers did in their Colonies worldwide was build infrastructure, such as roads and ports so that they could ship abundant natural mineral resources, raw materials back to Europe to make fine goods, since there hardly has any mineral resources in Europe. That is what Colonialism is all about; "Pillage and Plunder" at will.
For instance, it is agreed upon the fact that Africa in general has progressed a lot more in the past 20-30 years than 200 years of Western Colonialism there.