What now?

In this final episode of Heirs of Enslavement, Clive Lewis and Laura Trevelyan are reflecting on everything they’ve learned, and asking, what will happen next? Will a British government face up to the case for reparations? And if not, what could happen instead?They speak to Financial Times columnist Stephen Bush, lawyer Jacqueline McKenzie and Grenada’s Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell about the outlook for an agreement between the Caribbean and the United Kingdom. Plus, they hear from businessman Denis O’Brien about some of the progress being made in the West Indies. Clive and Laura’s reading list:Britain’s Black Debt by Hilary McD. BecklesThe First Black Slave Society by Hilary McD. BecklesHow Britain Underdeveloped the Caribbean by Hilary McD. BecklesCapitalism and Slavery by Eric WilliamsJunior History of Grenada by Dr. Nicole Phillip-DoweThe Interesting Narrative and Other Writings by Olaudah EquianoEmpireland by Sathnam SangheraSlave Empire by Padraic. X. ScanlanUncommon Wealth by Kojo KoramLegacy of Violence by Caroline ElkinsParadise and Plantation by Ian Gregory StrachanBeyond a Boundary by C. L. JamesA to Z of Grenada Heritage by John Angus MartinAfrican Europeans by Olivette OteleA Short History of Slavery by James WalvinThe Case for Reparations (article in The Atlantic) by Ta-Nehisi CoatesProducer: Rosie StopherProduction support: Edwin FrankProduction Manager: Flick HeathOriginal music: Andre GreenidgeScore and artwork: Sena VerdiSound design: AiraphonThis is a Persephonica Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.