Legacies of Slavery Across the Americas Still Shape Our Politics
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The history of slavery in the United States cannot be dissociated from that of the Caribbean and Latin America; we must examine the broader implications of this painful past.
With calls for reparations gaining traction and some states creating task forces, the legacy of slavery continues to provoke significant public discourse and political action.
The 2016 U.S. presidential elections reignited discussions on reparations as the Caribbean Community led calls for compensation, showing the long-lasting impact of slavery on American society.
While some cities focus on studying the legacies of slavery, southern states seek to restrict educational topics about slavery and race, highlighting a contentious cultural divide.
Read at time.com
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