Breaking the Silence: Ep7: The Enduring Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and EJI

Welcome back to Beyond Prejudice with the Morris Perspective Podcast. I'm your host, Connie Morris. Today, we conclude our exploration of the transatlantic slave trade by examining its enduring legacy and the vital work being done by the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) to address this history.

We delve into how the transatlantic slave trade laid the foundation for racial ideologies that justified slavery and later forms of racial discrimination. We also explore its economic and social legacy, highlighting how it contributed to the development of Western economies while impoverishing African nations. The episode underscores the importance of understanding this legacy to address systemic racism and racial bias that persist in our societies today.

Furthermore, we spotlight the Equal Justice Initiative and its efforts in educating the public about this dark chapter of history and advocating for racial justice. Through the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, EJI provides comprehensive insights into the history and impact of the transatlantic slave trade, offering a path towards healing and justice.

Join us as we reflect on these crucial issues and continue our journey to uncover the truths that have shaped our world. Together, we seek understanding, promote justice, and work towards a future where equality and human dignity are genuinely universal.

Thank you for listening to Beyond Prejudice with the Morris Perspective Podcast. I'm Connie Morris, reminding you that the path of justice begins with truth. Until next time.