'No slave system that we understand thus far has ever had that deculturalisation process embedded'.

Kwame Kwei-Armah on deculturalisation, the power of narrative and the case for #ReparationsNow #UKReparationsConference23

Thank you Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP for tabling this Motion regarding our recent report on returning African artefacts & ancestral remains, noting the UK's slow progress on this, and urging government to work towards restitution and enact its key recommendations.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-moti…

The agreement forged between African & Caribbean heads of state in Accra is a significant development in the global struggle for reparative justice.

Political leaders in former colonial powers can no longer ignore the growing call for reparations.
theguardian.com/world/2023/nov…

At last week’s African Union Reparations Conference, African & Caribbean leaders formed a new alliance to campaign for reparations from former colonial powers.

They have sent a very clear message that the case for reparations can no longer be ignored.
theguardian.com/world/2023/nov…

Hundreds of people joined our inaugural reparations conference to send a message to governments of the world and institutions that profited from enslavement, colonisation & neo-colonialism: reparations now.

voice-online.co.uk/news/world-new…

Hundreds of grassroots activists from across the global African diaspora gathered at the recent Afrikan Reparations APPG UK Reparations Conference to amplify calls for reparative justice.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to an energising and engaging discussion.

Concluding the first day of panels #UKReparationsConference23

Women’s Rights: Empowering Voices for Change
This panel will seek to examine reparative justice through a female lens

#ReparativeJustice #Womensrights #UKReparationsConference23
Full Agenda ➡️ appg-ar.org/uk-reparations…

Community Regeneration: Self-Organised Repair
Highlighting the various approaches of communities damaged by enslavement and colonisation, that are working to repair themselves.

#ColonisationRepair #UKReparationsConference23

Full Agenda Here ➡️ appg-ar.org/uk-reparations…

Pan-Afrikanism: Discussing the history & importance of collaboration between all peoples of African descent globally, in the campaign for reparatory justice

Sat 21 - Sun 22 October 10AM - 5PM Euston, NW1 2BJ

Agenda Here ➡️ appg-ar.org/uk-reparations… #UKReparationsConference23

Media & Social Transformation: The media's role in the reparations movement & how it plays a fundamental part in addressing historical biases & championing inclusivity

Sat 21 - Sun 22 October 10AM - 5PM Euston, NW1 2BJ
Agenda➡️ appg-ar.org/uk-reparations… #UKReparationsConference23