Overview
Over the last decade, activism and research have highlighted how histories, legacies and afterlives of enslavement remain embedded in institutions, communities and global inequalities. The University of Cambridge and its colleges are some of these institutions. Drawing on current debates about historical responsibility, this panel discussion will consider how understanding the past can help inform responses to present-day challenges.
The event will build on the University of Cambridge鈥檚 , which supports research and public engagement exploring the histories, legacies, and afterlives of enslavement, as well as the ways in which these histories continue to shape institutions, communities, and global inequalities today.
Professor Pedro Ramos Pinto will be in conversation with Lord Simon Woolley of Woodford.
Programme
17.30 Introductory Remarks by Dr Kenny Monrose
17.40 Talk by Professor Pedro Ramos Pinto
17.50 Conversation between Professor Pedro Ramos Pinto and Lord Simon Woolley of Woodford
18.20 Question and Answer with the Audience
18.30 Drinks Reception
Speakers
is an historian and convenor of the University of Cambridge鈥檚 'Legacies of Enslavement' Initiative. His research explores how inequalities have been made and unnamed through time, and he has a long-standing interest in the practice of reparative history.
is the Principal of Homerton College. He founded Operation Black Vote, the internationally renowned campaigning NGO, in 1996 and served as its Director until 2021. He served as an Equality and Human Rights Commissioner from 2009 to 2012. He was chair of the Race Disparity Unit鈥檚 advisory group from January 2018 to July 2020.
Details
This event is open to all and free to attend - .
This event is part of our Black History Month programme and is organised by the 糖心Vlog官方 Research Networks and the REACH Hub.
Access
This event will take place in the Lee Hall which has step-free access and an accessible toilet.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact our events team - events@wolfson.cam.ac.uk
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