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✊This July 4, as Americans celebrate independence, thousands have joined the #NoKings protests across the U.S.—calling out authoritarianism, corporate greed, and systemic inequality. For us Filipino Americans, these calls echo something deeper, older, and personal. Before 1776, before George Washington and the Boston Tea Party, Lapulapu of Mactan was already saying “No” to empire. Published on: Friday, July 4, 2025 In 1521, Spanish colonizer Ferdinand Magellan landed on our shores with a flag and a cross, expecting submission. But Datu Lapulapu—tattooed, fearless, and free—stood tall and resisted. In the Battle of Mactan , Lapulapu and his warriors, with little more than blades and bravery, defeated Magellan and sent a message that still rings through time: No kings. No colonizers. No compromise. “Before America had its revolution, we were already resisting. Before independence was a holiday, it was our reality. We have been saying NO to kings since 1521.” 🇵🇭 ...

ABC News contributor Mike Muse breaks down the centuries of colonialism the royal family has contributed to, and how King Charles can usher in a time of modernization for the monarchy. 'The heart of colonialism — extracting wealth from the labouring many, corporate profiteering, and authoritarian state repression — would eventually bare itself at home as a corrupt and venal governing class enriched itself.' Wrote this yesterday. https://t.co/6HiSlt6a4t — Priyamvada Gopal © (@PriyamvadaGopal) May 5, 2023 This is the Day we must Talk about Reparations for Africans who were victims of Crime against humanity which they Christened “COLONIALISM” #Coronation pic.twitter.com/o5kz0xpfrd — African (@ali_naka) May 6, 2023 Media will only show the coronation ceremony of King Charles. But do not forget Without colonialism which destroyed African Royal Monarchies the British Royal Family wouldn’t be this rich and powerful. They are direct beneficiaries of crimes against Humanity in...