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Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo delivered a seismic message at the UN General Assembly this week, demanding Western nations confront the legacy of slavery—and pay up. \"The vast wealth of Europe and America was built on the blood and sweat of our ancestors,\" he declared, urging reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.
The historic call challenges former colonial powers to acknowledge how centuries of exploitation fueled their economic dominance. Akufo-Addo emphasized that reparations aren’t just about money but \"moral justice\" to address enduring inequalities rooted in colonialism.
Young activists globally are already buzzing online, with #ReparationsNow trending on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter). Many argue this isn’t ancient history: systemic racism and wealth gaps today trace directly to this exploitation.
While critics label the demand \"unrealistic,\" the speech has reignited debates about accountability. Could this be the start of a global reckoning? One thing’s clear: the conversation is far from over.
\"The vast wealth of Europe and America was built on the blood and sweat of our ancestors,\" he declared, urging reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.
Akufo-Addo emphasized that reparations aren’t just about money but \"moral justice\" to address enduring inequalities rooted in colonialism.
One thing’s clear: the conversation is far from over.
