‘My ancestor traded in human misery’
Sorry is often said to be the hardest word but Andrew Hawkins felt compelled to apologise to a crowd of thousands of Africans.
His regret was not for his own actions but offered on behalf of his ancestor, who traded in African slaves 444 years ago.
Sir John Hawkins was a 16th Century English shipbuilder, merchant, pirate and slave trader.
He first captured natives of Sierra Leone in 1562 and sold them in the Caribbean. His cousin was Sir Francis Drake, who joined him on expeditions.
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4 Responses “The British Government Must Make Reparations For Slave Trading in Africa!”
what about my ancestors like Geronimo. I am also african american who want repatriations for the oppression I face in the urban us with my disabled child.
September 21st, 2006 at 4:59 pm. Permalink.
African Reparations for the Black Holocaust Petition: http://www.gopetition.com/online/10151.html
July 27th, 2007 at 2:23 am. Permalink.
i hate this stuff
March 18th, 2008 at 8:19 am. Permalink.
^^
Cursaundra
Is this a case of guilty conscience?
Jahdey
March 18th, 2008 at 12:12 pm. Permalink.