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Archbishop of Canterbury reveals ancestral links to slavery


Justin Welby says ancestor owned enslaved people in Jamaica and was paid compensation upon abolitionJustin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, has revealed that his ancestor owned enslaved people on a plantation in Jamaica and was compensated by the British government when slavery was abolished.Welby disclosed his ancestral links in a personal statement that reiterated his commitment to addressing the enduring and damaging legacies of transatlantic slavery. Continue reading...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/22/archbishop-of-canterbury-justin-welby-reveals-ancestral-links-to-slavery

Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, discovered his ancestors owned enslaved people on a Jamaican plantation and received compensation once slavery was abolished. As a leader of the Anglican church, Welby has committed to addressing the enduring legacies of transatlantic slavery through public acknowledgment and financial support. Despite not receiving any financial benefit from his ancestors, Welby has apologized for the church's historical ties to slavery and pledged £100m towards addressing its legacy. The archbishop's proactive approach highlights the importance of acknowledging and addressing past injustices.
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