An apology is not enough.
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley spoke to CNN's chief international anchor, Christiane Amanpour, about how the British government's apology for slavery is not enough.
She went on to explain that agreeing to a framework to discuss the effects of slavery and colonialism was a well-received breakthrough, but made it clear that the Caribbean and Africa were determined to push for reparative justice.
She also echoed her message to the UN earlier this year, where she spoke about the importance of changing the power dynamics and mentality of first and second class citizens. She added that this form of racism cannot change overnight and that correction must also be addressed through education and sensitivity and the sharing of perspectives.
Motley also highlighted the historical fact that Britain overpaid slave owners by £20 million, a figure that would represent more than £2 billion today and was completed just a few years ago.