Heirs of Slavery is a brand new group of activists who’ve banded collectively to advocate for steps to redress the legacies of transatlantic slavery within the UK. They’re additionally all descendants of the very individuals who profited from and supported that slave commerce.
Collectively they’re advocating for an apology, reconciliation and reparative justice for slavery in Britain. Their work comes on the heels of contemporary momentum in international efforts to hunt reconciliation and reparations for the legacies of slavery. The Dutch authorities issued an apology for its historic position in slavery on the finish of 2022, whereas Britain’s King Charles not too long ago indicated help for an investigation into the British monarchy’s involvement in enslavement. Whereas indicators of progress encourage hope, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak not too long ago declined requires a authorities apology for Britain’s involvement in slavery and colonialism.
On this episode of The Stream we focus on the newest in efforts to hunt reparatory justice for slavery within the UK.
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