Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Oxford college wants to remove Rhodes statue
Cecil John Rhodes was a British businessman
and politician in southern Africa in the 19th century. The British
imperialism and white supremacist served as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony
from 1890 to 1896. As he contributed to the British Empire’s prosperity with the
resources in Africa, he had been well regarded and respected in the UK and some
of the former British colonies until recently.
Founded nearly seven centuries ago, Oriel College
is one of Oxford Universities’ 39 colleges. On June 17, the governors of the college
voted to remove the statue of the colonialist after a five-year “Rhodes Must
Fall” campaign. Though Rhodes was one of the college’s most generous
benefactors, the recent Black-Lives-Matter movement pushed the governors to end
this highly controversial dispute.
Nowadays, it seems to be essential to be
proactive towards sensitive social movements. Sooner rather than later to act. So,
what will happen to South Africa's Rhodes University, which was named after him?
Enjoy reading the article and learn how
sensitive racial issues are these days.
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