Book Review: Slavery in the British Empire and its Legacy
A new book by Steve Cushion explores the history of British slavery, highlighting its roots in labor exploitation and the class implications of compensation.
The start of Black History Month in the UK was marked by the publication of Sir Lenny Henry's "The Big Payback", in which he advocates for financial compensation for every black person in Britain, estimated at £18 trillion.
Why should we pay for a crime we did not commit?
This argument, often used by right-wing media, employs the pronoun "we" to include all British citizens, while subtly implying a distinction between "us" and "them".
Author: Book highlights exploitation and class implications.