International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition in 2024

On the @UNESCO International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, we are thrilled to announce that Khaleb Brooks’ The Wake has been selected as the new Memorial to Victims of Transatlantic Slavery. The memorial will feature a seven-metre cowrie shell Show more Justine Simons OBE and 2 others

— Mayor of London's Culture team (@LDN_Culture) August 23, 2024

Slavery Remembrance Day, Aug 23rd. We remember those who suffered and resisted the atrocities of the transatlantic slave trade. We stand in solidarity with all communities impacted by this legacy, acknowledging that the fight for equality and justice goes on. Show more

— TogetherintheUK (@TogetherintheUk) August 23, 2024

Today is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition. Here is the autobiography of Olaudah Equiano, known as Gustavus Vassa, a former slave, turned writer and abolitionist. It was a best seller in 1792 and remains a fascinating read! Show more

— Hull History Centre (@Hullhistorynews) August 23, 2024

Today is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. Readers can find resources within many of our collections about the slave trades from the medieval period to the modern day, especially the Atlantic Slave Trade - history.ac.uk History of Slavery Collections

— IHR Wohl Library (@IHR_Library) August 23, 2024

Racism is the wound left by slavery on our societies. As we #RememberSlavery, we must reflect on our own identity - collectively and individually. August 23 is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolitions Show more

— BlackHistoryStudies (@BlkHistStudies) August 23, 2024

Today marks International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition, we pay tribute to all who worked tirelessly to abolish the trafficking of enslaved African labour. Here's 3 ways you can get involved today 1/2 Show more

— Unite - North East, Yorkshire and Humber (@UniteNEYH) August 23, 2024

Today is International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition - a time for us to reflect on the horror of the past and its lasting legacy. We honour the memory of all victims of slavery and all people still impacted by it.

— USPG (@USPGglobal) August 23, 2024