Reparations and Recognition

Growing movements demand recognition and repair for slavery's harms:

The 2001 Taubira Law

Recognized slavery as a crime against humanity, but without material reparations

CARICOM Reparations Commission

Regional effort including French Caribbean civil society, despite official French non-participation

Local Initiatives

- Genealogy projects tracing enslaved ancestors - Land reform discussions - Cultural preservation funding - Educational reforms

"Reparations isn't just about money," argues Sir Hilary Beckles, chair of CARICOM's Reparations Commission. "It's about repairing relationships, acknowledging harm, and creating just futures."