Sudhir Hazareesingh

Sudhir Hazareesingh, a historian and politics tutor at Oxford University, delves into the often-overlooked role of the enslaved in their own emancipation. He uncovers stories of resistance dating back to the 1500s, challenging the conventional narrative of abolition. Hazareesingh discusses spiritual arguments for freedom drawn from Christian, Islamic, and indigenous traditions. He contrasts ideas of individual rights with African concepts of collective autonomy, and explores the implications of these histories for modern discussions on reparations and unity in contemporary movements.