Season 10 (Sept - Dec 2023)
So much has happened in the world of Black History since George Floyd’s murder rocked the world - inequality has not disappeared or racism, but awareness of, and information about Black History, Black achievement and our shared history of colonisation and exploitation is certainly better known and been reconsidered in many Museums and other Civic buildings and sites, by the National Trust, Churches and Banks etc and other places
Even, King Charles lll is exploring if the Royal Family may have had links with slavery and exploitation of Africa - (gosh, that won't be hard to find) - the word ‘royal’ in the Royal Africa Company might be a good starting point!
We are planning for a launch event from 2-4 on Friday 29th Sept to start Season 10 and launch the first sessions as part of Black History Month 2023. This will be led by the North Wales Jamaica Society, showcasing their link with the National Trust at Penrhyn Castle in Wales and their work on the shared history of the Pennant family in plantations in Jamaica.
Session 115
This week, we supported the launch of Black History Month in North Wales with a visit to explore the stories of Penrhyn Castle - including the Jamaica Box.
Here's a recap of what we discussed.
Session 116
This week, we had an unrecorded preview of Rosemary Caldicotts forthcoming book, followed by a general conversation about various topics.
Here's a recap of what we discussed.
Session 116
This week, we had an unrecorded preview of Rosemary Caldicotts forthcoming book, followed by a general conversation about various topics.
Here's a recap of what we discussed.
Session 118
Black history a work in progress, with Garrick Prayogg.
Here's a recap of what we discussed.
Session 119
Dr Alexander Scott talked about his work with the Liverpool slavery museum.
Here's a recap of what we discussed.
Session 121
Bought & Sold was written by Kate Phillips, a retired social development specialist from Glasgow University, and published in 2022. It quotes Geoff Palmer: "No human being should be 'bought and sold', but this powerful book describes the buying and selling of black people as chattel slaves and the terrible consequences or this legal trade."
Here's a recap of what we discussed.
Session 122
Dr Kate Simpson of the University of Sheffield and the David Livingstone Centre focused on women in black history and in 19th century expeditions, part of work she is doing for a forthcoming book.
Here's a recap of what we discussed.
Session 123
Nigel Sadler, who has been involved in a fascinating range of things, today chose to tell us about the story of the Trouvadore Project.
Here's a recap of what we discussed.
Session 124
We welcomed Angelina Osbourne to talk about her book, 100 Great Black Britons, and wrapped up another season of fine conversations and debates. Until January!
Here's a recap of what we discussed.
