OUR WEAKNESS as Africans is that we welcome everybody PLO LECTURES. EP 2: IMPACT OF SLAVERY

PLO LECTURES - SLAVERY

EPISODE 2 – IMPACT OF SLAVERY

00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Political impact of Slave trade
02:55 – how slavery turned into Colonization
04:50 – Neo colonization is a product of slavery
05:42 – Suffocation of African kingdoms
07:31 – Cultural impact of slavery
11:07 – Our weakness as Africans is that we welcome everybody
13:28 – How Leopold dehumanized the Congo people
16:33 – The origin of kimbangism
17:12 – How Africans contributed to Slave trade
19:36 – The undocumented Slavery history
22:00 – Slaves had to be trained to be free
23:10 – The spirit of Ubuntu

The slave trade had profound political impacts on various regions and nations involved. Here are some key points:

1. Economic Interests: The slave trade fueled the growth of colonial economies, particularly in the Americas. This led to the rise of powerful plantation owners who exerted significant political influence.

2. Colonialism and Imperialism: European nations competed for control over colonies and slave-trading territories, leading to conflicts and power struggles that shaped international politics. The division of Africa during the Scramble for Africa was influenced by the economic benefits of slave labor.

3. Abolitionist Movements: The transatlantic slave trade drew attention from abolitionist movements, which emerged in Europe and the Americas. These movements aimed to end the slave trade and slavery itself, leading to significant political debates and reforms.

4. Impact on African Societies: The slave trade disrupted existing political structures and power dynamics within African societies. Some kingdoms and states profited from participating in the trade, while others were destabilized or destroyed.

5. Independence Movements: The institutionalized racism and exploitation associated with the slave trade contributed to the rise of independence movements across colonized regions, ultimately leading to the decolonization process during the 20th century.

6. Racial Hierarchies and Discrimination: The legacy of the slave trade perpetuated racial hierarchies and discrimination in countries affected by it. These issues have had enduring political ramifications, shaping policies, social movements, and political representation.

It's important to note that the full extent of the political impact of the slave trade is complex and far-reaching, touching on many aspects of history, society, and culture.