Episode 14: The Crime We Never Named

Written By Andrea McCoy

Colonialism isn’t just a chapter of the past — it’s a living legacy woven into our identities, systems, and global relationships. In this deeply human conversation, Andrea and Hostion explore the historic gathering of 55 African nations calling for colonialism to be recognized as a crime against humanity.

They discuss how colonial narratives shaped their own lives — the whitewashed history Andrea grew up with, and the loss of agency and cultural displacement Hostion witnessed in Macau.

Together, they unravel the subtle and overt ways colonialism continues to shape education, immigration, climate injustice, global power structures, and even our sense of self.

But at the heart of the episode is hope: the AU’s bold step as a blueprint for justice, healing, and a different kind of future — one where reparations are not charity but restoration, and where collective responsibility leads to collective liberation.

This episode is an invitation to remember, to unlearn, and to reimagine what humanity could be if we finally tell the whole story.

Andrea McCoy https://www.janklin.ca
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