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The Stories We Make Up & The Stories That Make Us - Bernardine Evaristo OBE

Gresham College Lectures

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A Bold Memorial for the Transatlantic Slave Trade

This chapter explores an initiative to build a memorial for the transatlantic slave trade at the Museum of London, highlighting the need for such recognition in contrast to existing British commemoration. Featuring a powerful totemic sculpture by a Trinidadian British artist, the memorial aims to foster discussions about the legacies of the slave trade and celebrate African and Caribbean cultural heritage.

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