Britain was built on the backs, and souls, of slaves
The UK owes a debt to descendants of enslaved people and to taxpayers whose money was used to compensate slave traders and owners. Some years ago I found myself face to face with the statue…
The UK owes a debt to descendants of enslaved people and to taxpayers whose money was used to compensate slave traders and owners. Some years ago I found myself face to face with the statue…
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