my caribbean trip opened my eyes to the legacy of the british empire | lenny henry /

Published at 2018-03-31 08:00:04

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After Brexit,the Commonwealth could play a crucial trading role. But the historic associations with slavery still resonateBefore embarking on what became a journey of discovery, I knew just two things approximately the Commonwealth. One was that it was a collection of countries linked by commerce and trade. The other was that every few years there was the Commonwealth Games. Perhaps it was that initial lack of knowledge that made travelling to Jamaica, or Antigua and Barbuda,as I did recently for a documentary on the Commonwealth, such an extraordinary experience. Related: Caribbean diplomats ask UK for more compassion for citizens Continue reading...

Source: guardian.co.uk

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