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Shanti Mama

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11. Interesting

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Sat Sep 7, 2019, 05:02 PM

Sep 2019

The Abacos was the only area of the Bahamas that voted to remain with the crown in the 60s. It was, at least then, the only majority white part of the country.

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The interesting story of Abaco, the island in the Bahamas hit hardest by hurricane Dorian [View all] kpete Sep 2019 OP

Love this! cilla4progress Sep 2019 #1

There's a lot of American expats that live there AnnieBW Sep 2019 #12

Thanks for posting. I'm saving this in my favorites. This also explains why during the coverage... brush Sep 2019 #2

Great thread malaise Sep 2019 #3

Thank you! mainer Sep 2019 #4

Kick! mcar Sep 2019 #5

Thanks for this. It might not stand up to the Howard Zinn muster but is perhaps more enjoyable. yonder Sep 2019 #6

K&R!! MaryMagdaline Sep 2019 #7

A really good "People's History." Too bad not more of them are written. Doitnow Sep 2019 #8

Every day I Google Michael Harriot to see what new brilliance he has posted. I love his writing. nt tblue37 Sep 2019 #9

K&R. Michael Harriot is fantastic. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2019 #10

Interesting Shanti Mama Sep 2019 #11

Southern Ontario was largely settled by loyalists from the 13 colonies. roamer65 Sep 2019 #13

K&R, uponit7771 Sep 2019 #14