He urged leaders to prevent the institutionalization of racism in all media forms, including social media and AI, calling for a united effort.

He highlighted the significance of the term 'reparations' being officially recognized by the Permanent Forum for the first time, marking a pivotal moment in the discourse.

Chavis urged the U.N. to revise terminology related to the transatlantic slave trade, framing chattel enslavement as a crucial legal framework for understanding racial injustices.

Established in 2021, the Permanent Forum provides expert guidance on combating systemic racism and shaping the rights of people of African descent through 2024 and beyond.

He emphasized the need for global leaders to reject media-driven imperialism and acknowledge the historical crimes of slavery.

During his address, Chavis called on global leaders to confront algorithmic discrimination and media-driven imperialism, urging a collective response from people of African descent.

He condemned 'digital racism' as a significant issue that misrepresents Black voices and perpetuates bias in artificial intelligence and digital platforms.

Chavis concluded with a strong call for reparatory justice, digital justice, and the dismantling of algorithmic bias, invoking powerful phrases from liberation movements.

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. addressed the U.N. Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, emphasizing the urgent need to combat digital racism and advocate for reparatory justice.

The forum's theme this year was 'Africa and people of African descent: United for reparatory justice in the age of artificial intelligence,' which guided discussions throughout the week.

Chavis proposed the creation of an international collective of multimedia organizations led by Africans and people of African descent to counteract mainstream media biases.

Chavis emphasized framing slavery as a crime against humanity, advocating for reparatory justice and the dismantling of algorithmic bias.