Please join us as we mark UNESCO’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.
This special event will remember the millions who suffered due to the Transatlantic slave trade. We will also acknowledge its impact on generations of African and Caribbean communities across the world.
Commemoration Ceremony - The Chamber 6:00pm
Invited speakers and artist will be in attendance. The event will honour all of those who have fought for freedom and reflect on the enduring impact of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition in London and throughout the world.
Food and Drinks Reception 7:00pm
Carribean inspired food and drinks reception will be available for all guests.
The night of 22nd to 23rd August 1791, in Santo Domingo (today Haiti and the Dominican Republic) saw the beginning of the uprising that would play a crucial role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples…it should offer an opportunity for collective consideration of the historic causes, the methods and the consequences of this tragedy, and for an analysis of the interactions to which it has given rise between Africa, Europe, the Americas and the Caribbean.’ (UNESCO)
IMPORTANT:
BSL interpreter and a Palantypist will be available.
Only bring essentials to help speed up the process of getting through the building’s airport style security
You can plan your journey here https://www.london.gov.uk/about-us/our-building-and-squares/how-find-city-hall
