Tag: racial justice
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Viola Ford Fletcher: Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre’s Last Survivor at 111
Honoring a Lasting Legacy Viola Ford Fletcher, widely recognized as the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, died at 111 years old, her family confirmed. Her passing marks the end of an era for a community that has long sought truth, accountability, and healing for the devastating events that unfolded in 1921 in…
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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…
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Sir Lenny Henry’s Pledge: Slavery Reparations for Black Brits
Overview: A High-Profile Push for Reparations Sir Lenny Henry has elevated the debate over reparations by calling for compensation for Black British people tied to the transatlantic slave trade. In his new book, The Big Payback, the comedian argues that the UK government should consider paying £18 trillion in compensatory payments. The assertion adds momentum…