Antwerp Places Stone for Congolese Men

The city of Antwerp, Belgium, has placed a memorial stone to honor seven Congolese men who died in 1894 during the World’s Fair. The men were reportedly held in inhumane conditions, often referred to as a ‘human zoo,’ at the fair. This action acknowledges a controversial and previously overlooked part of Belgium’s colonial history.

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