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Slave trade reenacted on Juneteenth as leaders demand reparations

Slave trade reenacted on Juneteenth as leaders demand reparations

Summary

A reenactment of the slave trade was performed on Juneteenth at a historic fortress in Accra, Ghana. This event took place during a conference focused on supporting a United Nations resolution that calls slavery the “gravest crime against humanity.”

Key Facts

  • The reenactment showed scenes of the slave trade on Juneteenth.
  • It happened outside a fortress in Accra, Ghana.
  • The fortress was historically used for transporting enslaved people.
  • Ghana is hosting a conference about slavery and its impact.
  • The conference supports a UN resolution about slavery.
  • The resolution describes slavery as the worst crime against humanity.
  • Leaders at the event are asking for reparations related to slavery.
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