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  • Comment: The references are made up of what Philips said, which we have no interest in, and of passing mentions of Phillips. At least one makes no reference to him at all. 🇺🇦 FiddleTimtrent FaddleTalk to me 🇺🇦 15:28, 24 August 2024 (UTC)

Eric McLaren Phillips is a Guyanese-American reparations advocate, and former White House Fellow whose activism for racial equality and reparations for Chattel Slavery has made international headlines.[1] Phillips addresses the historical injustices of Afro-Descendants and is a figure in various international forums discussing Reparations for Slavery and Colonialism.

Early Life and Education

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Eric McLaren Phillips was born on October 19, 1952, in Dundee, Mahaicony, Guyana. He graduated with a B.S. in 1976 from McMaster University in Canada and an MBA. in 1983 from New York University.

Career, Advocacy and Public Speaking

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Phillips was a White House Fellows during the presidency of George H.W. Bush in 1990-1991.[2][3]

Following his fellowship, Phillips became involved in issues related to racial inequalities and the legacy of Chattel Slavery. He participates in discussions and symposiums, advocating for reparations and addressing the impacts of Colonialism.[4][5][6][7][8]

Phillips advocates for rights and recognition of African descendants in Guyana[4]. His work focuses issues such as land rights, economic opportunities, and cultural preservation.[5] He is a speaker at various symposiums, including the Caribbean Reparations and Colonialism Symposium, and supports global efforts for reparative justice.[9][1][10][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Slavery: 'Now is the time' for King Charles to apologise for monarchy's role in brutal trade, campaigners say". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  2. ^ "Appointment of the 1990 - 91 White House Fellows | The American Presidency Project". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  3. ^ Reece, Maggie (2014-10-08). "Guyanese born Eric Phillips named in the 1990-91 list of White House Fellows by President George H. W. Bush". Guyana Graphic. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  4. ^ a b "Eric Phillips wrote an extremely informative and instructive letter - Guyana Chronicle". guyanachronicle.com. 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  5. ^ a b "Eric Phillips | Racial inequalities and reparation in Guyana". jamaica-gleaner.com. 2022-07-17. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  6. ^ "Family of former British PM apologises for links to slavery". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  7. ^ a b "Descendants of a British owner of slaves in Guyana apologize as Caribbean nation seeks reparations". AP News. 2023-08-25. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  8. ^ Editions, Special (2023-12-15). "Breaking Boundaries: Milestones & Momentum at the Caribbean Reparations and Colonialism Symposium". The Daily Herald. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  9. ^ Demony, Catarina (2024-04-13). "Slavery tribunal? Africa and Caribbean unite on reparations". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
  10. ^ "Africa, Caribbean nations join forces to demand slavery reparations – The North Africa Post". Retrieved 2024-05-05.

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