03. Photos of Maria tell different stories
People rely on media to tell them the news, but media reports can sometimes confuse the public. The Maria Hertogh story was a classic case in Singapore’s past.
10. Love could have won
When award-winning writer Isa Kamari was doing research for his novel about Maria Hertogh, he found out something surprising: Maria’s two mothers had a lot in common. Could their love have prevented the riots?
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Magazine says sorry for treating non-white cultures unfairly
National Geographic apologises for past racist stories and says that it has learnt from its old mistakes.
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WW2: How we should remember
Important ways to remember the lessons of wars, such as honouring surviviors and capturing their memories.
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WW2: what to remember
Two brief essays: “The destructive power of racism” and “Remember war, build peace”.
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WW2: Why we should remember
An interview with Ng Chee Meng when he was Education Minister (Schools).
