The myths section examines the specific claims that have become received wisdom in the reparations debate through repetition rather than evidence. Each myth gets its own page that states the claim fairly, explains why it sounds plausible, explains why it does not hold up under scrutiny, and ends with a one-line rebuttal.
The myths covered are: that white Britons inherited wealth built on slavery; that enslaved people were never compensated and the debt is still owed; that the trauma of slavery is still damaging Caribbean communities; that Britain got rich because of slavery; that Caribbean poverty today is a direct result of slavery; that reparations are owed because the labour was stolen; that compound interest calculations prove the scale of the debt; that Britain stole Caribbean culture and identity; that other countries have paid reparations so Britain should too; that saying no to reparations means defending slavery; that anyone who opposes reparations has a colonial attitude; and that CARICOM’s repatriation plan is a serious proposal.
Each page can be read independently. They are designed to be shareable as standalone arguments for anyone who wants to engage with specific claims in the debate.
