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1 day ago

It's time for the UN to formally recognise the transatlantic slavery trade as a crime against humanity | John Dramani Mahama

Ghana calls for UN recognition of transatlantic slavery as a crime against humanity and seeks reparatory justice with global support.
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1 month ago

Anglican clergy in London to be asked to promote antiracism in sermons

Church of England clergy will be encouraged to promote antiracism in sermons as senior figures unlock thousands of pounds in funding to promote diversity initiatives in London. Church Commissioners, the body that manages C of E assets, is funding the Diocese of London, which covers more than 400 parishes and 18 boroughs north of the River Thames, to boost inclusion work as part of the three-year Racial Justice Priority (RJP) project.
Social justice
UK politics
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1 month ago

Calls for King Charles to formally apologise for slavery after research shows crown's role

King Charles is urged to formally apologize for the British crown's role in transatlantic slavery and commit to reparative, systemic action addressing its legacy.
World news
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3 months ago

Rebranded plantations': how empire shaped luxury Caribbean tourism

Caribbean luxury tourism conceals centuries of colonial wealth extraction built on enslaved labor and exposes the region to ongoing climate-driven vulnerabilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Edinburgh University had outsized' role in creating racist scientific theories, inquiry finds

The inquiry found that Edinburgh became a haven for professors who developed theories of white supremacism in the 18th and 19th centuries, playing a pivotal role in discredited racial pseudo-sciences.
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