Category Archives: Britain

Review of Washington Black

Posted on February 5, 2019 by tonipressleysanon

The simply named Washington Black (2018) by Canadian Esi Edugyan , though expansive in its reach, takes place over a mere four-year period. In that short period of time young Washington, or Wash as he is called by Christopher (Titch) … Continue reading →

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Jamaica Calls for Britain to Pay Billions of Pounds in Reparations for Slavery

Posted on September 30, 2015 by tonipressleysanon

This week, Jamaica, led by historian Sir Hilary Beckles, chair of the Caricom Reparations Commission, called upon Britain to pay reparations for slavery.  Additionally, The Journal of African American History, The Black Scholar, The Journal of Black Psychology, Souls: A Critical Review of … Continue reading →

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