EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 4 MIN
BBT #11 Snippet | 123 Nations Said Slavery Was the Gravest Crime in History. The US Voted No.
from Black Box Theory Podcast · host Black Box Theory
On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity in history. 123 nations voted yes. Three voted no — Argentina, Israel, and the United States. 52 abstained, including every member of the European Union. The countries that profited most from the slave trade either voted against accountability or couldn't bring themselves to vote at all. The history is being erased in real time — not by silence, but by official government votes.Malcolm and Thomas break down what the UN reparations resolution actually says, why the global indifference to the documented atrocities of slavery isn't accidental, what the US "no" vote signals to the African diaspora, and why understanding this history — including the active effort to bury it — matters for how you understand wealth gaps, policy decisions, and the world your money lives in today.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 — The Atrocities of Slavery, the UN Vote, and the Countries That Said No📊 Key stats from this clip:• UN General Assembly voted March 25, 2026: 123 nations declared the transatlantic slave trade the "gravest crime against humanity" — the US voted AGAINST• Only 3 countries voted no: Argentina, Israel, and the United States• 52 nations abstained — including all 27 EU member states, whose economies were built in part on the wealth generated by enslaved labor• The resolution also demands the "prompt and unhindered restitution" of cultural artifacts, artworks, and national archives taken from African nations• The Black-white wealth gap in the US today: median white family net worth $171,000 vs. $17,600 for Black families — a direct line from 246 years of uncompensated labor• Ghana's President Mahama, who led the initiative: "We come together to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice"—📦 Black Box Theory breaks down tech, investing, and corporate culture for early-career professionals. New episodes every week.🎧 Listen everywhere:SpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioDeezer📲 Follow us:InstagramTikTokYouTube📩 Partnerships & Inquiries: [email protected]⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors, tax professionals, or legal experts. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.#BlackBoxTheory #Reparations #UNvote #Slavery #BlackHistory #AfricanDiaspora #podcast #BlackProfessionals #HBCU #financialliteracy #wealthgap #youngprofessionals #BlackWealth #historicaltrauma #earlycareerprofessional #unwrittenrules #accountability
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On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity in history. 123 nations voted yes. Three voted no — Argentina, Israel, and the United States. 52 abstained, including every member of the European Union. The countries that profited most from the slave trade either voted against accountability or couldn't bring themselves to vote at all. The history is being erased in real time — not by silence, but by official government votes.Malcolm and Thomas break down what the UN reparations resolution actually says, why the global indifference to the documented atrocities of slavery isn't accidental, what the US "no" vote signals to the African diaspora, and why understanding this history — including the active effort to bury it — matters for how you understand wealth gaps, policy decisions, and the world your money lives in today.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 — The Atrocities of Slavery, the UN Vote, and the Countries That Said No📊 Key stats from this clip:• UN General Assembly voted March 25, 2026: 123 nations declared the transatlantic slave trade the "gravest crime against humanity" — the US voted AGAINST• Only 3 countries voted no: Argentina, Israel, and the United States• 52 nations abstained — including all 27 EU member states, whose economies were built in part on the wealth generated by enslaved labor• The resolution also demands the "prompt and unhindered restitution" of cultural artifacts, artworks, and national archives taken from African nations• The Black-white wealth gap in the US today: median white family net worth $171,000 vs. $17,600 for Black families — a direct line from 246 years of uncompensated labor• Ghana's President Mahama, who led the initiative: "We come together to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice"—📦 Black Box Theory breaks down tech, investing, and corporate culture for early-career professionals. New episodes every week.🎧 Listen everywhere:SpotifyApple PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioDeezer📲 Follow us:InstagramTikTokYouTube📩 Partnerships & Inquiries: [email protected]⚠️ Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors, tax professionals, or legal experts. All content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Always do your own research and consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.#BlackBoxTheory #Reparations #UNvote #Slavery #BlackHistory #AfricanDiaspora #podcast #BlackProfessionals #HBCU #financialliteracy #wealthgap #youngprofessionals #BlackWealth #historicaltrauma #earlycareerprofessional #unwrittenrules #accountability
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