This round‑table conversation brings together Louis Herns Marcelin (University of Miami) and Ola Osman (University of Cambridge) for an in‑depth conversation examining how the legacies of enslavement and colonialism shape contemporary forms of violence in Liberia and Haiti.

Drawing on long‑term research in both regions, the speakers will explore the intersections of kinship, social organization, political conflict, gender, and structural inequality. The discussion will consider both historical trajectories and present‑day challenges, illuminating how the afterlives of enslavement shape experiences of insecurity, marginalization, and resilience.