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politics7 days ago•0 min saved

Charles III to Confront Colonial Legacy in Caribbean Tour Amid Ongoing Royal Controversies

King Charles III will tour the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda from October 27 to November 4, explicitly addressing the 'darkest days' of British colonial rule and slavery. The visit includes a speech at a Commonwealth meeting and a state visit to Guyana for its 60th independence anniversary. While the palace emphasizes acknowledging past wrongs, the UK government maintains it will not pay reparations, a stance that contrasts with the king's personal commitments.

via The Guardian|

#buckingham-palace #caribbean-tour #commonwealth

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Debating Reparations: Justice, History, and Misconceptions

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated that reparations for slavery are not about financial compensation but rather about fostering relationships with African nations through skill and science sharing. This follows a call from Commonwealth leaders for discussions on reparations. Lammy emphasized the importance of non-financial reparatory justice and highlighted the UK's historical role in both the slave trade and its abolition. He also addressed the need for a new approach to Africa and expressed concern over the conflict in Sudan.

via BBC.com|

#africa #commonwealth #david-lammy

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

"California's Reparations Task Force Delivers Final Report, Awaits Legislative Decision"

A California task force has presented its final report on slavery reparations to lawmakers, who will decide whether to pursue a range of proposed remedies, including payments to descendants of enslaved people. The recommendations, which include establishing an agency to analyze claims, repealing the state's ban on affirmative action, and issuing a formal apology, face an uncertain fate in the Legislature, despite a Democratic supermajority and a supportive governor. Cash payments, in particular, may struggle to attract enough votes, with alternative options such as assistance for purchasing homes or securing higher education being considered.

via POLITICO|

#california #legislature #politics

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Reparations Plan in California Faces Criticism and Challenges.

California Governor Gavin Newsom declined to endorse any specific recommendations made by his own task force on slavery reparations, including handing out up to $1.2 million in reparations to the state’s black residents. Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher criticized Newsom for making "big promises he can’t or won’t keep" and putting himself in a "lose-lose" situation. The task force recommended that the state create a new agency that would determine how much each black resident was owed by California as a result of their ancestors being enslaved or racist policies like redlining. The committee did not offer any ideas on where the money would come from.

via New York Post |

#california #gavin-newsom #james-gallagher