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As a strong supporter of reparations, Barbados has had to reconsider purchasing land from a former slave-owning family

Drax Hall sugar plantation, Barbados, via Wikimedia Commons. Public domain. Barbados’ prime minister, Mia Mottley, is well regarded as a progressive world leader and strong champion of the Caribbean region, outspoken on issues ranging from climate...

Portugal: No plans to pay colonial reparations

Portugal’s government has said it refuses to initiate any process to pay reparations for atrocities committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, contrary to earlier comments from President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. From the 15th to th...

WSJ: Germany opposes seizing Russian assets, fearing WWII-era reparations

The Wall Street Journal reports that the history of World War II is complicating Western efforts to confiscate Russian assets and use them to support Ukraine’s defense against Moscow. Germany has emerged as a leading opponent of the US-led initiativ...

Black Men’s Wellness Day Highlights Healthcare Needs Of Black Men

by Daniel Johnson April 28, 2024 Black Men’s Wellness Day is an attempt both in Houston and other cities to address disparities in healthcare for Black men. On A...

South Africa Marks 30 Years Since the Ending of Apartheid

On a day marked by 21-gun salutes and solemn remembrances, South Africa celebrated the 30th anniversary of its first democratic election on April 27, 1994 — a pivotal moment that ended the harsh racial segregation and oppression of apartheid. This hi...

Documentary Tackles Black Youth Mental Health

by Daniel Johnson April 28, 2024 The documentary addresses mental health disparities in Denver as advocates call for increased support amid rising Black youth suicide rates....

Culturally specific maternal health care for Black and Indigenous women key to reducing harm for birther and child

Octavia Treadway’s middle son was a drummer before he was born. “He actually started drumming in the womb,” said Treadway, the co-executive director of You’re Carrying Someone Great , a nonprofit that, once launched this summer, will fo...

Shree Paradkar: Black youth face unique barriers to mental health care. Some doctors are trying to do something about it

As a child and adolescent psychiatrist working primarily in acute care on the inpatient unit in the emergency room, Olabode Akintan learnt very quickly that having an inquisitive and open-ended way of engaging patients was essential to building tr...

Portugal refuses to pay reparations for slavery

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. Photo: Government of Mexico City The Portuguese government has rejected calls to pay reparations to descendants of slaves, after Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said that the country should “pay the costs” of s...

Why many African Americans are opposed to the Biden administration funding Israel’s offensive in Gaza

In the wake of a presidential primary election in Pennsylvania that failed to excite many African Americans and young people, one issue has raised the ire of both demographics: the war in Gaza. More than 34,000 Palestinians have been killed in the...

Portugal refuses to pay slavery reparations after President’s motion

President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has suggested that reparations be paid by canceling the colonies’ debts, a suggestion rejected by the government. A statue honoring João Cândido, a black sailor who led a revolt against physical punishment...

Portugal rejects proposal to pay reparations for slavery after comments from president

Portugal’s government rejects paying reparations for colonial, slavery legacy

Lisbon, PortugalReuters Portugal’s government said on Saturday it refuses to initiate any process to pay reparations for atrocities committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, contrary to earlier comments from President Marcelo Rebel...

Portugal says no plans to pay colonial reparations

Lisbon is not planning to pay reparations for trans-Atlantic slavery and colonialism, Portugal’s government said on Saturday. The statement comes in response to remarks by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who said Portugal could find ways to...

Portugal’s president suggests debt cancellation to repair colonial, slavery legacy

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) – President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Saturday Portugal could use several methods to pay reparations for atrocities committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, such as cancelling the de...