HealthUnravelling the legacies of slavery
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Unravelling the legacies of slavery

By Frank Butler
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Racism, discrimination and crippled economies and health are among centuries-old legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and part of the stark messages behind the #RememberSlavery special events and newly unveiled chilling exhibits at UN Headquarters.

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