Legacy & Justice: The Caribbean Reparations Dialogue

03/08/2025 59 min Temporada 2 Episodio 5
Legacy & Justice: The Caribbean Reparations Dialogue

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As Barbados marks the Season of Emancipation, this episode of Jus’ Ah Conversation brings the conversation full circle — from colonial history to contemporary calls for justice.We explore the Caribbean’s ongoing push for reparations from former colonial powers, asking what reparations truly mean in today’s world. Is it about money? Apologies? Institutional reform? Cultural revival? Our guests unpack the moral, legal, economic, and emotional layers of a movement that continues to grow in strength and urgency.🎙️ Featuring:Ambassador David Comissiong – Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM and a key voice in the regional reparations movementTrevor Prescod – Cultural advocate, parliamentarian, and longtime reparations campaignerRodney Grant – Community leader and creative activistTogether, they dive deep into:Why reparations matter — and to whomWhat form justice could realistically takeThe intersections between history, power, and lived experienceHow the Caribbean can shape the global reparations conversationThis is more than just reflection — it’s about reclaiming legacy, truth, and dignity.#SeasonOfEmancipation #ReparationsNow #JusticeAndLegacy

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