slavery

‘More mainstream’: In the UK, push for slavery reparations gains momentum

Malik Al Nasir’s research into a slave trading family for his doctorate was not only an academic project – it was deeply personal. The author and poet, who is of mixed heritage, discovered that his ancestors were not only among the enslaved people the Sandbach Tinne dynasty profited from but also the traders themselves. Sandbach … Read more‘More mainstream’: In the UK, push for slavery reparations gains momentum

EU says slavery inflicted ‘untold suffering’, hints at reparations

The European Union (EU) said on Tuesday that Europe’s slave-trading past inflicted “untold suffering” on millions of people and hinted at the need for reparations for what it described as a “crime against humanity”. From the 15th to the 19th century, at least 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped and forcibly transported by mostly European ships … Read moreEU says slavery inflicted ‘untold suffering’, hints at reparations

Portugal should take ‘responsibility’ for slavery, president says

Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said his country should take responsibility and apologise for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, the first time a Portuguese leader has suggested offering a national apology. From the 15th to the 19th century, 6 million Africans were kidnapped and forcibly transported across the Atlantic by Portuguese vessels … Read morePortugal should take ‘responsibility’ for slavery, president says

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