Freedom Song

March 25th 2007 marked one of the most momentous dates in global history, the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of slave trade Act. Government Ministers gave their official support to memorial plans and representatives across cultural, faith and community sectors have committed to marking the occasion with events and activities relevant to all throughout the year. Talent Media’s Commemorative Publication “Freedom Song” presents an historical perspective as well as promoting a positive vision for the future…………

The past impacting the present:

The enduring legacies of the transatlantic slave trade

Legacies
2007 marks the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act (1807). The high-profile commemorations provide an opportunity for us all to reflect on, and respond to, the transatlantic slave trade by considering its enduring legacy. How does the fact that, over a four-and-a-half century period, millions of free Africans were captured, transported to the Americas and put to work as slaves impact on contemporary UK society? … on life today in North America and the Caribbean? … on life in Africa?

The story of those who worked tirelessly to end slavery in the 19th century cannot be told without giving due prominence to Black abolitionists like Mary Prince, Phyllis Wheatley, Ottobah Cugoano and Olaudah Equiano. Linda Ali traces the history of resistance and rebellion.

Sites of Memory

English Heritage uncovers some key hidden legacies...

When the stories behind our local streets and landmarks are told they can give us a glimpse into history on our doorsteps.

Looking to the Future

A Pledge to all our children

“I want to mark the end of the slave trade in 1807 by tackling the modern slavery – ignorance”