Transatlantic slave trade gravest crime against humanity, Juneteenth marks its end (opens original article in a new tab)

The UN declared the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity, while individuals like Ri'chard Caldwell and Tyree Barnette reflect on its legacy and the significance of Juneteenth. The slave trade lasted centuries, causing immense suffering, and its effects are still felt today.

• UN General Assembly passed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity on March 25, with 123 countries supporting it.
• Ri'chard Caldwell and Tyree Barnette discuss the ongoing impact of slavery and the significance of Juneteenth in commemorating its end.
• The transatlantic slave trade lasted nearly 400 years, involving the forced transport of 12.5 million Africans, with many dying during the journey or due to inhumane conditions.
• The resolution's impact is questioned by some, as Western nations largely abstained or opposed it, and there is skepticism about its practical effects.