Alex Renton is a British journalist and broadcaster. He is the author of several historical and investigative books, most recently Blood Legacy: Reckoning With a Family's Story of Slavery (2021).

In April 2023 he co-founded Heirs of Slavery, a group of descendants of people who had profited from British transatlantic slavery and want to make amends in the form of reparations. The group has called on the British Prime Minister and King Charles to make a formal apology on behalf of the United Kingdom.

In this episode he tells of the discovery of his families ties to slavery, from rummaging around in his family homes attic, and the way this hidden history has transformed the way he sees his ancestors and Britain today. The reframing of his family story has led Alex to encourage others in Britain to unearth their records and for the UK to acknowledge this history, apologise and discuss reparations for the legacy of slavery that still impacts so many today.

The podcasts are also a call for action, There is a link below to the global petition calling for an official British TRC to be established, If you agree please sign and share .

https://chng.it/mjksWP7bBB

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