AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCode Noir Repeal: France’s National Assembly voted 254-0 to repeal the 1685 Code Noir, the slavery-era law that treated enslaved people as property—an important symbolic step that still heads to the Senate. Colonial Health Reckoning: French lawmakers also backed a bill recognizing the state’s partial responsibility for chlordecone (Kepone) use in Martinique and Guadeloupe despite health warnings, with contamination affecting nearly 90% and links to cancers and other long-term harms. Culture & Memory in Motion: From Nantes’ “Mast of Fraternity and Memory” project—built by descendants of both enslaved people and slave traders—to ongoing debates over plaques, museums, and street names, France is wrestling publicly with slavery’s legacy. Martinique in the Spotlight: A Martinique-born cyclist, Denver Alphonse Jr, earned praise after a strong showing at a Martinique Grand Prix, highlighting local talent across the region. Community Lifestyle: In Saint Lucia, a humanitarian eyewear donation—coordinated with Martinique partners—aims to improve access to vision support for vulnerable people. Caribbean Travel Mood: Rum tourism is shifting from a simple drink to a full “sense of place” experience, blending heritage, hospitality, and education.
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