Be careful what reparations you wish for
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With Ghana's successful UN resolution declaring slavery a ''crime against humanity' Kehinde reflects on the current state of the reparations movement. Unfortunately, most of the world's efforts for reparations are nothing but a fancy disguise for ongoing exploitation and empty promises. From CARICOM to ADOS, to disgraceful attempts like Lloyds of London, join us for this fiery episode, we cut through the performative gestures to expose the brutal reality: without genuine economic and political power, reparations remain an illusion — a way to keep us begging rather than taking what's ours. Join us as we dive deep into the scars of slavery's legacy, exploring how colonialism, capitalism, and internal betrayal have decimated Africa and the diaspora for centuries. You'll discover why calls for aid, apologies, and symbolic resolutions are distractions from the true fight: building self-sufficient, sovereign nations that refuse to accept crumbs from a system built on their suffering. We break down the latest UN declarations, revealing how declarations of "crimes against humanity" serve as PR stunts that hide the complicity of nations like Britain, the US, and Argentina in their ongoing refusal to reckon with their past. You'll hear why the real solution lies beyond hollow apologies, demanding collective economic sovereignty, land, and resources — the foundations of true revolutionary reparation. This episode is a wake-up call for those tired of being promised justice that never comes. Perfect for activists, thinkers, and anyone ready to challenge the global order and reclaim their power. It's time to stop begging and start taking — because justice cannot be served with a handout. It must be seized with the strength of unity across Africa and the diaspora. If you believe in radical change, if you're fed up with the illusions of progress inside a system designed to oppress, then this episode is your blueprint. Join the movement — the true reparations start with us claiming our future. Stop the Maagamizi https://stopthemaangamizi.com/ Check out this debate with Kehinde and his 'opponent' on Triggernometry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3QFZr6kiFE Caricom Reparations platform https://caricomreparations.org/ Critical Reparations Conference at BCU September 2026 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robert-beckford-phd-a77651a9_this-call-for-papers-offers-an-urgently-needed-activity-7397253542782345217-l_Qg Support Make it Plain: https://make-it-plain.org/support-us/ Join Harambee OBU https://www.blackunity.org.uk/ Written and hosted by Kehinde Andrews Produced by Kadiri Andrews Artwork by Assata Andrews
