Why do Bahamian students want a formal apology from King Charles for slavery?

University of the Bahamas students Shelby Gardner and Terran Bryce told the BBC's Anne Soy that King Charles acknowledging the injustices of slavery was a step forward but not enough. Gardner said a formal apology would recognise Britain's own part in the suffering and move towards reparations. Bryce said an apology brings accountability, because slavery's effects still shape Bahamian economic and social life.

• Gardner said the first social studies textbook written by a Bahamian was published only last year.
• The King praised Bahamians at a youth rally but stopped short of an apology.

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