‘My ancestor traded in human misery’
Sorry is often said to be the hardest word but Andrew Hawkins felt compelled to apologise to a crowd of thousands of Africans.
His regret was not for his own actions but offered on behalf of his ancestor, who traded in African slaves 444 years ago.
Sir John Hawkins was a 16th [...] Read more at:http://www.africaresource.com/rasta/2006/09/12/the-british-government-must-make-reparations-for-slavery/.
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