California is pursuing the remnants of slavery while Black students lag behind.
I’m a Californian, and I still can’t wrap my head around the idea of California being mentioned alongside slavery. I think I first noticed it during the intense protests of the Black Lives Matter movement. Back in elementary school in San Jose, I learned that California joined the Union as a free state in 1850. […]
King Charles Refuses to Make a Formal Apology for Slavery and Dismisses Reparations
During his Caribbean tour this month, King Charles will address Britain’s involvement in the transatlantic slave trade but has no plans to offer a formal apology or commit to any form of reparations. Buckingham Palace has confirmed that an official apology will not be made during this visit, as reported by Reuters. Charles has referred […]
Caribbean Nations Turn to U.N. with ‘Racial Discrimination’ Lawsuit Over Slavery Against the UK
Caribbean Nations Explore Legal Action for Slavery Reparations Caribbean countries are contemplating legal strategies to compel the UK to provide reparations for slavery, citing issues related to “racial discrimination” as laid out by United Nations treaties. This week, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is convening a conference aimed at discussing ways to secure compensation, with […]
Kansas Football Releases Exciting Video Alluding to Slavery and the Civil War Before Rivalry Game with Missouri
Kansas Football Takes Rivalry Hype to New Heights As teams work hard to engage their fan bases, especially ahead of intense rivalry matches, Kansas football recently raised the stakes significantly. A newly released hype video portrayed the competition with Missouri as one between “heroes and villains,” including mentions of slavery and the Civil War. In […]
Kansas reignites Border War competition with Missouri by labeling Tigers ‘evil’ and referencing slavery imagery
Excitement Brews for Kansas-Missouri Rivalry As you might guess, I’m quite the enthusiast when it comes to college football rivalries. Seriously, I’ve even shared my thoughts on rivalries that have faded away over the years, and one that I couldn’t help but highlight was the match-up between Kansas and Missouri. So, you can imagine how […]
Jamaica Officials Submit Petition for Slavery Reparations to King Charles
Jamaica is set to deliver a petition to King Charles III on Monday, seeking reparations from Britain for the atrocities of the transatlantic slave trade. The amount being pursued is estimated at £7.6 billion (U.S.$10 billion), along with requests for “answers” as part of a quest for “reparatory justice.” Olivia Grange, the country’s culture minister, […]
U.N. Calls for Urgent Reparations for Slavery for Individuals of African Ancestry
U.N. Committee Calls for Reparations for the Slave Trade A U.N. committee issued a warning on Monday, stating that countries are legally obligated to provide immediate cash settlements as reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, along with other unspecified measures such as “truth commissions.” The committee aims to address the “enduring legacy of racial discrimination” […]
California prepares to require large companies to reveal their past connections to slavery.
California is moving forward with a new law that will require large corporations to reveal their historical connections to slavery, having recently passed through the state’s legislature. This bill is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, and he has until September 30 to either sign it or reject it. Some insurance companies are pushing back, […]
Ms. Rachel, a star on children’s YouTube and Netflix, advocates for reparations for slavery and Jim Crow laws
Ms. Rachel Advocates for Reparations on Social Media Children’s YouTube and Netflix personality Ms. Rachel, known as Rachel Acaso, has recently added her voice to the conversation about reparations for slavery and Jim Crow laws. She shared her stance with her more than 5 million followers in an Instagram post, reinforcing her alignment with various […]
Sen Jon Ossoff expressed his backing for reparations for slavery in 2019
After announcing his Senate campaign, Jon Ossoff, a Democratic candidate from Georgia, expressed his support for the Reparations Act, which aims to address the historical injustices faced by Black Americans. In a radio interview from 2019, he mentioned that the key issue is figuring out the extent of the government’s obligation to contribute. “We have […]