Unpaid Freedom: Unveiling the Unsettling Legacy of West Indian Slavery

The abolition of slavery in the West Indies in 1833 marked a significant milestone in the fight against human bondage. However, the news of emancipation did not reach the enslaved population until 1865, leaving them to toil as free laborers for over three decades without compensation. This essay delves into the profound injustice endured by these individuals and examines the […]