The impact of the transatlantic slave trade has been felt by generations of Black communities. It’s vital that our public spaces reflect London’s heritage. That’s why today I’ve announced plans for a new memorial to honour the victims of the transatlantic slave trade.
@MayorofLondon 71% of African slavery was in Africa by Africans . The biggest was the trans saharan slave trade which lasted 17 centuries which involved Arabs and Africans
@Florencemumflos @MayorofLondon I am 98% sure they are talking about this
@Florencemumflos @MayorofLondon The difference was that slavery in Africa they could work their way up and out of.
@Florencemumflos @MayorofLondon They’re still doing it today
@Florencemumflos @MayorofLondon They did it to themselves theguardian.com/world/2009/nov…
@Florencemumflos @MayorofLondon And your point being what?