@gawdy Kindly, whether or not it’s intended, when people try to talk about the history of #slavery & the systemic abuse of #Black people & others change the subject, it can be a form of #BlackErasure. From my experience I’ve found that people do the “What about this group” most when #Black issues are brought up & it’s something all of us who aren’t #Black should be aware of. What’s happening in Gaza is devastating, it’s just not what I’m talking about here. #BLM #Blackmastodon
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#BREAKING #News: The #UnitedNations General Assembly has voted to recognize the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity", a move advocates hope will pave the way for healing and justice. -
#BREAKING #News: The #UnitedNations General Assembly has voted to recognize the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity", a move advocates hope will pave the way for healing and justice.#BREAKING #News: The #UnitedNations General Assembly has voted to recognize the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity", a move advocates hope will pave the way for healing and justice. Note: #UN GA resolutions are not legally binding, though they carry the weight of global opinion.
UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as 'gravest crime against humanity'
The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.
(www.bbc.com)