“But we may want to keep in mind that deeds and words are not as distinguishable as often we presume. History does not belong only to its narrators, professional or amateur. While some of us debate what history is or was, others take it into their own hands.”
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Michel-Rolph Trouillot
Michel-Rolph Trouillot was a Caribbean-born writer known for his postcolonial literature and critical race theory works. His writings often focus on the colonial history and postcolonial identity issues of the Caribbean region. more
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