Scottish Auction Faces Criticism for Selling Slave Neck Shackles
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- •The auction is taking place in Scotland and includes neck shackles used in slavery.
- •Activists and community members have publicly criticized the auction for selling these items.
- •The neck shackles are historical artifacts linked to the transatlantic slave trade.
- •The controversy has led to discussions about how to handle and display items connected to slavery.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the auction proceeds with the sale without changes there could be increased public backlash and calls for boycotts affecting the auction house and similar sellers.
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