Today, August 23, 2022 is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. This day is observed in memory of all victims of the slave trade and also aspires to promote critical examinations of such behaviors and mindset that has lead to modern forms of systemic racism, exploitation and inequity.
This day raises awareness about the horrifying nature of the slavery and reminds people about the transatlantic slave trade and its implications. Remember: This inhuman trade affected over 15 million people, including children, for more than 400 years.
