Black Cultural Archives Timelines

Enslavement, Resistance and Abolition

The topic of enslavement is most often told through the lens of British debates around abolishing the slave trade, without the input of narratives of the enslaved people themselves. This timeline, stretching from the first British slave trading voyages through to abolition and emancipation, highlights the personal experiences of the enslaved African people, and their actions as agents in their own liberation.

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Medicine, Race and Activism

This timeline focuses on the contribution of Black people to the British healthcare ecosystem over centuries. It underscores the experiences of these workers and Black service users and recognises the activists who have fought against medical racism, workplace discrimination and the erasure of Black healthcare worker histories.

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