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The document discusses the debate around restoring forts where slaves were held before being forced onto ships for the Middle Passage. Some argue the forts should be rebuilt as they were historically while others believe they should remain in their current state. The best way to memorialize the victims of the Middle Passage is discussed as building an appropriate memorial that honors their suffering. Specific forts mentioned include Goree Island off Senegal and Elmina Castle in Ghana, both featuring a "Door of No Return" where slaves left Africa.
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