The Emancipation Statue symbolizing the breaking of the chains of slavery at the moment of emancipation is shown on November 16, 2021 in Bridgetown, Barbados. On November 30, the 55th anniversary of the country’s independence from the United Kingdom, Barbados will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in a local president, transitioning to a republic and shedding its colonial past. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

RW Johnson: Slavery reparation calls – sorting fact from revisionary fiction

A brilliant essay on the truth about Slavery - exposing those complicit, rank hypocrisy and how those who actually ended it are often most blamed.

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10 Dec 2023, 9:47 am

In July 2023, African and Caribbean nations convened in Bridgetown, Barbados, launching an "intercontinental campaign" for reparations for slavery. Led by Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Barbados aims for $4.9 trillion owed, while demanding $24 trillion from Britain. Despite concerns and historical complexities, the call for reparations extends to all European nations, prompting reflection on the broader global history of slavery, including the often-overlooked Muslim slave trade. As discussions unfold, challenges arise, questioning the feasibility and fairness of reparatory justice.

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By RW Johnson

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RW Johnson: Slavery reparation calls – sorting fact from revisionary fiction

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