69. A Reckoning with Slavery
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Confronting Tobago's Complex History
This chapter reflects on a personal journey to Tobago, exploring the island's beautiful yet painful history linked to plantations and slavery. The speakers grapple with reconciling the idyllic landscape with its dark past while addressing the importance of acknowledging racial issues and the lasting legacy of colonialism. Through insightful dialogue, they highlight the complexities of historical guilt and the necessity of understanding personal and societal connections to this tumultuous history.
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