Mahama Leads Wreath-Laying Ceremony to Honour Enslaved Africans in New York
President John Dramani Mahama has led a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan, paying tribute to nearly 20,000 Africans buried at the historic site.
The ceremony, marked by reflection and reverence, formed part of a broader programme of engagements in New York City focused on remembrance, justice, and the global push for reparatory justice.
Speaking during the ceremony, President Mahama emphasized the significance of the site and the painful legacy it represents.
“We lay down this wreath to honour the memories of the nearly 20,000 Africans who are buried on these grounds, some of whom were free but most of whom were enslaved,” he stated.
The African Burial Ground National Monument is one of the most important historical ...




