International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade in 2024

Today is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Formerly enslaved, Richard Pierpoint won his freedom fighting for the British in the American Revolution. thecanadianencyclopedia.ca Richard Pierpoint

— Historica Canada (@HistoricaCanada) March 25, 2024

Today is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The Slavery Abolition Act ignited Canada's Underground Railroad, which offered refuge to countless enslaved individuals seeking freedom. Show more Quote Library and Archives Canada · Feb 1, 2022 The Slavery Abolition Act (1833), ending slavery in the British Empire (and therefore in what is now Canada), was passed on August 28 of that year. Thread below.

— Library and Archives Canada (@LibraryArchives) March 25, 2024

Today is International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, a @UN observance I had the honor of commemorating two years ago. May we honor the victims of slavery by fighting to end all forms of hate & injustice. Show more youtube.com Rep. Barbara Lee Speaks at United Nations General Assembly

— Rep. Barbara Lee (@RepBarbaraLee) March 26, 2024

Today is the International Day of Remembrance of Victims of #Slavery and Transatlantic Slave Trade. More than 15 million African people were enslaved during the transatlantic slave trade, and forcibly stolen and taken to the US, The Caribbean and South America. NEVER FORGET! Show more

— Sinai Fleary 🇬🇩🇻🇨 (@S_Fleary1) March 25, 2024

Today is “International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade”. As ‘a descendant’ of Britain’s enslaved Africans, I grieve for my ancestors who were kidnapped & trafficked to Jamaica where they toiled under the whip in the hot sun. Show more

— @ Kate Elizabeth 8 (@KateElizabethE4) March 25, 2024

Today is the International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and Transatlantic Slave Trade. Let us join together in solidarity for all modern victims of slavery and human trafficking, continuing to call out unjust systems and structures. I also give thanks for the… Show more

— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) March 25, 2024

On the @UN 's International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, we reflect on this dark chapter in human history and commit to continued action against anti-Black racism, discrimination, and xenophobia. Show more

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) March 25, 2024