Chattel slavery
Coverage of Chattel slavery in the Nexus archive.
- The Horrifying Lessons of 250 Years of American History
The article critiques President Trump's Fourth of July rally and his portrayal of American history, contrasting it with a critical examination of the nation's legacy of settler colonialism and chattel slavery. It highlights the ongoing struggles of ordinary Americans to achieve liberties and equality while confronting systemic oppression.
- UK stole 25m years of life and labour through slavery in Barbados, says report
A report estimates that the UK stole 25 million years of life and labor from Barbados through 200 years of chattel slavery, causing economic harm of up to $2tn. The report emphasizes this figure is not an invoice but highlights systemic exploitation.
- Blue state poured thousands of dollars into study on reparations as effort launches
Washington state allocated $300,000 to study 'reparative actions' for descendants of slavery, examining historical injustices and systemic impacts on criminal justice, economics, and education. The study, managed by the Department of Commerce, includes input from the Commission on African American Affairs and seeks qualified researchers to assess culpability and reparations frameworks.