Beyond Remembrance: Africa Must 'Break Invisible Chains' of Slavery Legacy, Expert Says
Beyond Remembrance: Africa Must 'Break Invisible Chains' of Slavery Legacy, Expert Says
While slavery was "de jure" abolished, its "de facto" legacy continues to shape the reality of African people, Dr. Catherine S. Namakula, Convenor of the Africa Reparation Hub, noted on the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.
Speaking to Sputnik Africa, Dr. Namakula highlighted the day's dual significance: remembering one of humanity's worst human rights violations and educating future generations on its enduring consequences, particularly on people of African descent.
"The history of African people in many instances and their current reality is shaped by ideologies of racial supremacy and the realities of racial discrimination. I should say that also the legacies of enslavement have never been confronted and even resolved," she said.
The speaker pointed to the Durban Declaration and Program of Action, which declared slavery a crime against humanity and introduced the language of reparation, but noted its lack of implementation.
"People of African descent have been talking about reparations and this is not developing," the human rights expert noted.
In the video, Dr. Namakula explains how to achieve true racial justice and equality for all
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