St Peter's Square, Manchester
The Peterloo Massacre occurred in Manchester, England. More specifically St. Peter’s Field in Manchester. On August 16, 1819 a group of 60,000 peaceful protestors gathered together in St. Peter’s Square in Mancherster. The protesters were trying to gain representation during a time when only wealthy landowners could vote. Fewer than two percent of the population were able to vote and hunger was taking over because of the horrible corn laws that made bread extremely expensive and unaffordable for the lower class of people.
A Repression of Language and Assaults on Human Rights for LGBTQIA+
Throughout the years, language and identity have been repressed and censored, insofar as to threaten the well-being and human rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. When looking back on history, we will explore instances where people were oppressed, dehumanized, and murdered for no other reason other than being who they are and existing. This timeline will showcase key events leading up to the passing of Florida's House Bill 1557, which resulted in the "Don't Say Gay" protests.
Will Smith at the Oscars: Why Stereotypes are the Root of the Problem
The Will Smith Oscars slap has been a hot topic since it happened. While it is entertaining and somewhat striking to watch, it is important to know the significance of the racial history behind the reactions that this event has garnered. While some would argue that Will Smith's reaction does nothing for the Black community and feeds into the racial stereotypes that have been placed upon him as a Black man, this calls into question why these stereotypes are still around in modern times today. Additionally, this brings to the surface the idea of fake news and how much harm it causes.
Conflict in Ukraine: A History
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 health crisis, the world was once again alerted to a global threat and crisis. The world turned its attention to the region of Eastern Europe, specifically Ukraine. In February of 2022, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine as the world watched in disbelief. While many were likely surprised to see this invasion take place, others expected it as conflict between the two countries has existed for years.
Italy
For my third COVE build I decided to focus on an important geological feature for the Romantic era writers. A common place many of these writers would visit was Italy. Before the French Revolution happened, many higher class British citizens would travel to Italy as a part of their tour of Europe, a way to broaden their perspectives and experience new culture. But, after 1796, Napoleon did not allow British citizens to visit Italy. It was not until he was defeated in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 that they were granted access to the country once more.