The Transatlantic Slave Trade Acknowledged Event

Description

During this event we will examine the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its continued effects on modern society. We will look at the mechanisms of power both then and now, bringing to the fore the importance of addressing and discussing these issues today.

This screening will be followed by a panel discussion on the legacy of the slave trade in Scotland.

Curated by Ailsa Cole as part of the Reviving Scotland’s Black History programme, supported by the Coalition of Racial Equality and Rights and funded by BEMIS Scotland via the ‘2017 Year of History Heritage and Archaeology’. This is a partnership between BEMIS Scotland and the Scottish Government to facilitate diverse, multicultural celebrations.

 

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Included Films

• 1745
• The Crying Conch