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What is a Coloured South African? | Shimmy Isaacs | TEDxGeorge
TEDx Talks· 2026-03-19 16:06
forin. blow my but listen now. Hey, what are you colored.A term recently that made headlines on a global stage when local South African musician Tyler was asked, "What are you?" And she responded, "Colored." There was an emotional outrage by the African-Americans. HOW DARE YOU. BECAUSE AS we know that term in the United States holds a derogatory insult towards Africanameans.While there was an outrage in the United States by black people, some of us down here felt proud. We felt seen. We suddenly felt heard. ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-03-09 02:30
RT Hunter (@Hcntrr)It shouldn’t be controversial to say this:The English are a people.England is their historic homeland.English culture and heritage exist.That’s normal everywhere else in the world. ...
Pahlavi’s message to the Iranian people
60 Minutes· 2026-03-03 09:15
It's possible that this interview will penetrate the internet blackout. And I wonder what you say to the Iranian people. Have faith in yourselves. You are a nation with an ancient civilization. I know how proud you are of your heritage, how important Iran is to all of them. And I always said to them, I said, "You know what. I know you're always hoping for a better future. What I would like you to start doing and I've started to answer my call is instead of hoping start believing that it can be On. ...
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Elon Musk· 2026-02-21 14:28
RT Gad Saad (@GadSaad)Westerners are willing to lose their culture, heritage, religion, and civilization to prove that they are tolerant of those invading them, and mounting them, their children, and their women. It is astonishing. ...
How Can Music Connect Generations? | Watar Band | TEDxBaghdad
TEDx Talks· 2026-02-17 16:42
Watar Band presents a powerful musical journey blending classic Iraqi heritage with contemporary sound. Through a unique mix of old and new songs, their performance celebrates memory, identity, and the evolving spirit of Iraqi music across generations. Watar Band is a contemporary Iraqi music group founded in late 2022, blending academic backgrounds with artistic passion to create a distinctive musical identity that has resonated both inside Iraq and internationally. The band is led by Dr. Farqad Khudhur, i ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-02-16 04:33
RT Adam Johnston (@adamkjohnston)“Would America be the America it is today if it had been settled not by British Protestants but by French, Spanish, or Portuguese Catholics?The answer is no. It would not be America; it would be Quebec, Mexico, or Brazil.” -Sam Huntington.Heritage cannot be dismissed. ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-02-09 07:01
RT Alexandra Marshall (@ellymelly)Nowhere in the world is it 'racist' to defend your culture.Except if you're in the West.It is a manufactured slur by those political groups trying to steal our home, erase our heritage, and take our nation.Defending your homeland is the core value of every nation. ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-02-08 07:40
RT Iosefina Pascal (@iosefinaoficial)France 's Le Monde just branded Romania's iconic "ia" blouse a far-right extremist symbol.This is blatant disrespect to our heritage, twisting tradition and culture into propaganda to smear Romanians.These EU goons hate every piece of national and cultural heritage, because it is a sign of sovereignty, which they despise.And you believe them when they say they wanna protect you from disinformation. ...
Why Do Some Pasts Refuse to Die? | Margaret Comer | TEDxAstana
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-16 16:49
Core Argument - Societies' choices about what to remember and forget shape their present and future, influencing their self-perception and direction [2][9][29] - Preserving sites of mass violence, like Gulag heritage sites, is crucial for uncovering hidden evidence, facilitating remembrance, and educating future generations [11][12][21] Significance of Gulag Heritage Preservation - Gulag sites contain physical evidence, such as artifacts and structural remains, that supplements archival records and reveals the realities of life in the camps [13][15][17] - Visiting Gulag sites allows individuals to connect emotionally with the past, mourn losses, and protest against authoritarianism, fostering a deeper understanding beyond historical texts [18][19][20] - Preserving Gulag heritage educates people about the atrocities of the past, promoting critical thinking and preventing future acts of repression and violence [21][24][25] Implications for Society - Examining Gulag heritage encourages reflection on the diverse forms and consequences of repression, fostering a sense of vigilance against societal regression [25] - Combining historical research, archaeology, memory work, and heritage preservation provides a comprehensive understanding of the past, encompassing emotions, experiences, and individual stories [26] - Remembering past suffering can serve as a warning, guiding societies towards peace and freedom by highlighting the stakes involved in historical memory [28][29]
Discovering Pakistan’s True Age | Saad Zahid | TEDxLCWU
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-12 17:38
In this compelling TEDx talk, heritage enthusiast Saad Zahid takes us on an eye-opening journey through Pakistan’s hidden timelines—beyond 1947. From the 9,000-year-old city of Mehrgarh in Balochistan to the urban brilliance of the Indus Valley Civilization, from Gandhara's Buddhist marvels to Mughal grandeur, Saad reveals how this land has been a cradle of civilizations for millennia. Layer by layer, he walks us through centuries of architecture, spirituality, and multicultural heritage—across Sindh, Punja ...