UN Resolution on Slave Trade Sparks Debate on Reparations

In this enlightening episode of "Roots and Futures," Dr. Jasmine Harris and Pius Kamau delve into a significant discussion sparked by a United Nations resolution proposed by Ghana, labeling the slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity.

Hosted by Dr. Jasmine Harris, department, chair of Africana Studies at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Roots and Futures is a podcast discussion in Africana Studies designed to explore the historic and contemporary experiences of Black people across the African Diaspora. The project serves as a knowledge platform and learning laboratory that centers Black voices while deepening relationships between within the community.

As Dr. Harris and Dr. Kamau unpack the resolution, they explore the implications of countries like the United States and Israel opposing it, and the abstentions by various European countries, shedding light on the legacy of colonialism and systemic racism.

The conversation traverses complex themes, including the reconsideration of Marxist theory in today's socio-political landscape, the global dispersal of African peoples, and the ongoing reluctance of Western nations to confront their historical transgressions.

By weaving in discussions on figures like Franz Fanon and historical events like the Haitian Revolution, the hosts provide an in-depth evaluation of how these past events shape present struggles for racial equity and justice. This discussion is enriched with direct insights from historical and contemporary contexts, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of these enduring and pressing global issues.