Reparations for Slavery and the Slave Trade

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The book explores the enduring struggle for reparations from former slave societies in the Americas, highlighting the historical context and ongoing advocacy since the 18th century. Araujo examines how enslaved and freed individuals articulated their demands through various means, including petitions and narratives. By tracing the evolution of these calls from the era of slavery through emancipation to the present, it sheds light on the complexities and significance of reparations in addressing historical injustices.