When slavery was abolished in 1834, the British Government compensated the tens of thousands of enslavers for their loss of “property”, in other words, for no longer being legally able to own enslaved people. Those who were recently liberated received nothing. Alex Renton’s family were amongst those compensated.
Join us for an in-conversation event with Dr Cat Dunn, independent curator, researcher and artist, thinking about what to do with that inheritance in Scotland today, for our institutions, our stories, our art and our future.
Content Warning: This event will contain live discussion of violence and trauma connected to racism and racial conflict specifically transatlantic slavery. This event does not have an age restriction, but parental guidance is advised when attending with children.
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This talk is part of Black History Month 2025, to find out about more events and see the full programme please visit www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org
Image: National Library of Jamaica
