UN chief calls for reparations for slavery to overcome ‘generations of discrimination’

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade as a way to address the legacy of today’s societies, including systemic racism. From the 15th to the 19th centuries, at least 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped, forcibly transported by European ships and traders, and sold into slavery. Those who … Read more

Black faith leader says £1bn won’t be enough to heal C of E’s historic ties to slavery

A £1bn fund set up to address the Church of England’s historical links to slavery is “just the start” to redress the “evil” of slavery, black faith leaders have said. A report by a watchdog group led by people of enslaved African descent has found that £100m earmarked for a new investment fund for the … Read more