The CRC calls on the relevant European nations to oKer full, unreserved and unconditional apologies, accept responsibility for their role in perpetrating crimes against humanity of native genocide and chattel enslavement in the Caribbean and to repair the lasting consequences of early European expansion and growth.
Making amends for the injustice of slavery is about strengthening our connections, both within our communities and between the UK and the Caribbean. The Repair Campaign is calling on the UK to do the right thing. Three little words. I am sorry…
60% of people in the UK support an apology for slavery – research Read More »
In tribute to the ancestors, we must continue to pursue reparations for the hundreds of years of chattel enslavement on plantations in this country. It is not enough that the enslavers and their descendants should regret the suffering that slavery inflicted on our ancestors. When you have done something wrong, you must take responsibility for it, apologise and try to set things right. That is really the essence of our demand.
Olivia Grange | Doing right by the ancestors Read More »
Indentureship deserves to be acknowledged and addressed as part of the reparations’ agenda, as it is an integral part of the Caribbean history and experience. It has left a lasting legacy and impact on the Caribbean region and its people.
CARICOM, Chattel Slavery and Indentureship Read More »
A rare opportunity now exists for an honest conversation in the UK to begin to heal the past.
Dr. Damien Dublin, the President of the Dominica Reparations Committee, persistently advocates for the incorporation of black history into the educational curriculum.
The African-Caribbean Reparations and Resettlement Alliance (ACRRA) has taken a significant step by urging De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) to extend its reparative measures to include the U.S. Virgin Islands, due to what ACRRA says is the bank’s historical ties to slavery in the territory.
St. Kitts has joined the regional effort to make former rich, slave owning families in the United Kingdom pay for the sins of their ancestors who had profited from the brutal trans Atlantic slave trade
St. Kitts joins the hunt to make families pay reparations Read More »
“What is needed now, is the mechanism, the structure, how are we going to move from apology to a mechanism that leads to reparation and that definitely cannot take another 100 years…”
Time for mechanism, structure to secure reparations Read More »
Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has been honoured for his distinguished contributions to academia and as a social justice advocate and administrator.
Outstanding Tribute rendered to Sir Hilary Beckles Read More »
Countries are struggling with life expectancy, infant mortality and education which stunt economic growth
Caribbean needs British cash to defeat legacy of slavery Read More »
The 8th Symposium on Contemporary Colonialism & Reparations in the Caribbean culminated in resounding success after five days of engaging discussions, workshops and impactful presentations held across various venues on Bonaire. The symposium brought together distinguished speakers, activists and stakeholders, fostering critical dialogue on pressing issues in the Caribbean region.
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