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The gravest crime against humanity : Slavery, UN Recognition, and What Comes Next

32 min · 1 apr 2026
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In this episode, I unpack the United Nations’ historic decision to declare the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. Blending history and lived experience as a Black woman, this episode explores the true scale of slavery, its lasting global impact, and the uncomfortable truths behind the UN vote. From the Middle Passage to modern inequality, and from Haiti’s debt to today’s reparations debate, this is more than a history lesson—it’s a conversation about justice. Because recognition matters, but the real question is: what happens next?

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