Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice

Pepijn Brandon

Simmons Center Research Associate; Professor of Global Economic and Social History at the Vrije Universiteit

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In a joint project with the International Institute of Social History, the Cluster unites scholars from across continents. Since 2021, the group has met in Amsterdam and Jamaica to examine racial capitalism, colonial rule, and slavery’s lasting impact, fostering global discussions on these interconnected histories.
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