Beyond the Silence: Ep 4: The Transatlantic Slave Trade Legacy

Welcome to Beyond Prejudice on The Morris Perspective Podcast. I’m your host, Connie Morris, and today, we’re starting a critical conversation in our Breaking Silence series by diving deep into the profound and often overlooked impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade on our world today.

The Transatlantic Slave Trade wasn’t just a chapter in history—it was a global atrocity that shaped economies, societies, and legacies that continue to affect us. In this episode, we’ll explore how this brutal system of oppression and exploitation laid the foundations for racial bias and inequality that persist in our institutions, communities, and everyday lives.

We’re using resources from the Equal Justice Initiative to guide our discussion, highlighting untold stories, challenging misconceptions, and uncovering the real legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. We’ll discuss the human cost, the cultural destruction, and the long-lasting effects that ripple through to modern times.

If you’ve ever wondered how historical events still influence current racial dynamics, or if you’re committed to understanding the roots of racial bias to foster a more just and equitable society, this episode is for you. Join us as we break the silence and confront the hard truths of our past to pave the way for a better future.

Let’s get started on this journey of truth, reflection, and change. Thank you for joining us on Beyond Prejudice with The Morris Perspective Podcast. Let’s dive in