Dichotomies: Lisbon, a city of hills, beauty and wonder…and the Portuguese African Slave Trade.

#Breakfast #Coffee & #Statutes. Portuguese history lessons.
There’s history…and then there’s the truth. Padrao dos Descobrimentos is a famous monument in the beautiful city of Lisbon that reminds its visitors of Portugal’s historical exploration of the “the new world”. What it does not reveal is the ugly truth of spilled blood and stolen futures.
Local news article about the monument; Kulianji Kia Henda’s conceptual art work; and Portugal’s colonial past
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Padrao dos Descobrimentos IG page
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[@MelaninManTravels]

Traveling and moving abroad are great experiences I would not trade. A man with a passport, is a man with power and choices. With the beautiful experiences I have, I cannot and will not forget recent history and it’s modern day impact. This doesn’t mean I will not visit or live in a colonized place or a land where oppressors hailed from. It’s impossible. I’m American. However, I will remain diligent in how I live, move and operate in these international streets. The goal is to build up, live in harmony with, and not bring harm to my global neighbors. That’s how this Black King sees it from his throne! Love y’all.

[@lesterecrearjr9202]

Great information, Black Man... Keep spreading the truth. 👍🏿🤜🏿🤛🏿💪🏿