Tag: Lenny Henry
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Lenny Henry Urges Slavery Reparations for Black Brits
Sir Lenny Henry Urges Slavery Reparations for Black Brits Comedian and actor Sir Lenny Henry has joined a growing chorus calling for slavery reparations for Black British people. In his new book, The Big Payback, Henry advocates for the United Kingdom government to provide compensatory payments totaling £18 trillion, arguing that the effects of slavery…
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Lenny Henry Blames Slavery for Inequality and Calls for UK Reparations to Black Britons
Background: A Bold Stance on Reparations Sir Lenny Henry, a celebrated comedian and actor, has put forward a controversial and ambitious proposal in his new book, The Big Payback. He argues that the United Kingdom should pay reparations to Black British people for the enduring impacts of slavery. The proposal, which envisions a £18 trillion…