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The Doctrine of Discovery & The Papal Bull Kwabena Ofori Osei 27 Views • 2 years ago

The Doctrine of Discovery and the Papal Bull
A law from 1455 still has
importance today in the legal system of the United States.

Doctrine of Discovery-Invade, Enslave and Massacre Non-Christian Pagans||Pope, Church, Papal Bull Kwabena Ofori Osei 87 Views • 2 years ago

Schools taught Christopher Columbus "discovered" America - U.S. history books portray him as a hero. They failed to mentioned "the doctrine of discovery" = invade, enslave,
pillage, torture, rape, and genocide
non-Christian peoples.
The Doctrine of Discovery is still a law.
"The International Legal construct known as the Doctrine of Discovery, has served as the Foundation of the Violation of Indigenous Peoples Human Rights" - U.N.
The Doctrine of Discovery is a principle of international
law dating from the late 15th century. It has its roots in a
papal bull or decree issued by Pope Nicholas V in 1452 that specifically sanctioned and promoted the conquest,
colonization, and exploitation of non-Christian territories
and peoples.
Credit: CBC Tapestry with Mary Hynes, speaking to Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz https://www.cbc.ca/radio/tapes....try/reclaiming-indig #subjugation #doctrineofdiscovery #indigenous #untoldhistory

The Doctrine of Discovery: Why Africans Don't Own Their Land Kwabena Ofori Osei 31 Views • 2 years ago

The Doctrine of Discovery, a forgotten yet impactful concept, shaped colonization and inflicted injustices on indigenous peoples in various parts of the world. The doctrine of discovery originated in Europe and was used to justify the subjugation and dispossession of native populations. Learn more https://www.globalblackhistory.com/

Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Kwabena Ofori Osei 19 Views • 2 years ago

The International Law of Colonialism: Professor Robert J. Miller Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery - University of Arizona

Henry the Navigator & The Beginning of The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and Colonization of Africa Kwabena Ofori Osei 82 Views • 2 years ago

With the fall of Granada, the Age of Discovery begins! First up is Henry the Navigator. Henry was the son of John I. He set Portugal on the fast path to discovery. His patronage allowed for the exploration of the coast of Africa, naval improvements like the Caravel, and he was renowned as creating his famous School of Navigation (which may not have existed).