Introduction: A Time for Truth, A Time for Justice This year, Africa Day 2025 carries a bold and urgent theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations.” It is more than a slogan. It is a global call to acknowledge centuries of exploitation, to right historic wrongs, and to restore dignity and equity to African people everywhere. The journey toward reparations is not about guilt. It is about truth, healing, and justice. What Does Reparations Really Mean? When people hear the word “reparations,” they often think of money. But reparative justice is broader, deeper, and more transformative. Reparations can include: Acknowledgment of past crimes like slavery, colonialism, and systemic racism. Educational reform to tell Africa’s history truthfully. Restitution for stolen land, labor, and resources. Investment in African communities at home and across the diaspora. Representation and inclusion in global economic and political system...