Posts Tagged ‘Slavery’
What is in the Caribbean’s new slavery reparations manifesto?
The Caribbean’s new reparations manifesto demands monetary compensation and justice for the grave crimes of transatlantic chattel slavery.
Read MoreBeyond Granger: Honoring the Black soldiers who enforced freedom on Juneteenth
Dr. Hilary Green highlights the brutal combat, sacrifices, and vital role of Black soldiers in enforcing freedom on Juneteenth.
Read MoreTrump Resurrected the Statue of a Slave Owner. Its Pedestal Cost Taxpayers $527K.
The high cost to move the statue from Wilmington, Delaware reflects the unusual rush job for the country’s birthday.
Read MoreOna Judge Escaped From Slavery While George Washington Was Busy Eating Dinner Inside. Now, a New Mural Honors Her Legacy
The mural remembers the Ona Judge’s brave act, which allowed her to live the majority of her life as a free woman.
Read MoreFrance Acknowledges Need for Slavery Reparations
While president Macro calls for more education and remembrance, many feel his plan falls short when it comes to concrete action.
Read MoreThe Brutal History That France Prefers to Ignore Is Being Heard at Last
A shocking revelation, France’s colonial slave laws were still on the books, a party bill emerged to finally annul the historic Code Noir.
Read MoreStory of enslaved boy featured in 1748 Joshua Reynolds portrait emerges in new study
An investigation has revealed the name of the boy featured with MP Paul Henry Ourry in the nearly 300 year-old painting
Read MoreUK stole 25m years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados, says report
A recent report about the United Kingdom’s involvement in slavery in Barbados put a hard number on the cost.
Read MoreSlavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?
Femi Owolade dives into the messiness of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade when asking an important question about who should pay for reparations.
Read MoreMan in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family’s slavery links
Pierre Guillon de Prince has apologized for his ancestors, who were shipowners who transported around 4,500 enslaved Africans.
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