Join Isabelle Gapomo for a Black History take on the ‘Expecting: Birth, Belief, and Protection’ display. This gallery tour invites you to explore some of the sacred care and protection practices for Black mothers in parts of Africa, with reference to an historical Ethiopian manuscript in the display.
Isabelle will draw parallels to the present, examining the evolving forms of protection and empowerment for Black women in Britain today. From ancient scrolls to modern difficulties and triumphs, this tour celebrates the strength, faith, and unwavering care that have shaped the Black maternal experience across centuries.
About your guide
Isabelle Gapomo is a Facilitator at Wellcome Collection, fostering critical engagement with narratives of Human Health, History, and Diversity. She connects archival insights to contemporary wellbeing issues, using her curatorial practice to reveal stories of health equity and social belonging.
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Access
This event will have British Sign Language interpretation.
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Image credit: Wellcome Collection. Photo: Kathleen, 2025. CC-BY-NC
