AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCulture & Identity: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the slavery-era Code Noir, a 1685 law that treated enslaved people as property and stayed on the books even after abolition—debate in the chamber turned emotional, and lawmakers say it’s a symbolic step that still leaves work ahead. Pride & Representation: Scholastic’s Pride Month picks spotlight LGBTQ+ voices across middle grade and YA, from graphic novels to romance and identity stories—plus a separate Pride event roundup highlights community celebrations. Food & Community: A “Korean food renaissance” feature points to how Korean cuisine is sticking around, with a chat that includes a chef whose career path includes Réunion Island roots. Lifestyle & Belonging: A reflective piece explores why loneliness hits animals too, framing social connection as a basic need. Sports: A standout track return story at Rabat shows Olympic champion Quincy Hall struggling on comeback while Jacory Patterson wins. Local angle for Reunion readers: France’s repeal also explicitly touches the Indian Ocean islands tied to the Code Noir, including Réunion.
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