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Tag: Transatlantic Slave Trade

Transatlantic slavery continued for years after 1867, historian finds

Exclusive: Evidence found by Hannah Durkin includes ships landing in Cuba in 1872, and people held in Benin in 1873 Historians have generally assumed that the transatlantic slave trade ended in 1867, but it actually continued into the following decade, according to new research. Dr Hannah Durkin, an historian and former Newcastle University lecturer, has…
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January 6, 2024
Brazilian lawmakers file complaint against Google for ‘Slavery Simulator’ game

For about a month, Google Play users in Brazil could download a game that sparked outrage and disbelief across the country and beyond: “Simulador de Escravidão”, or “Slavery Simulator.” The controversial mobile game, which became available for download in early May, allowed players to step into the role of slave owners, buying, selling, punishing, and…
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May 23, 2023