
Legacy of the Transatlantic
Slave Trade
>>>>> Note this page is a work in progress <<<<<<<
Bishop Dr Joe Aldred introduces this web page:
The Transatlantic Slave Trade that was carried our between the 15C and 19C that saw millions of enslaved Africans exploited on planations int he Americas has left a history of deprivation, ill gotten gains, that continue to affect the lives of descendants of slaves and slave maters in the modern era. This web resource page provides information about the activities of victims and victors to help look beyond towards a better future together.
The World before the Transatlantic Slave Trade
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Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
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Transportation: Image of the Zong et al
Books
Race – an idea in the west by Ivan Hannaford,
The Slave Trade by Hugh Thomas
DVD
Belle, Slavery and Justice: the legacy of Dido Belle and the Lord Chief Justice Lord Mansfield; website www.friendsofkenwood.org.uk
Article
The history of British slave ownership has been buried: now its scale can be revealed by David Olugosa https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jul/12/british-history-slavery-buried-scale-revealed?CMP=share_btn_link
National Archive to view slave records: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/slavery-or-slave-owners/
The Christian story against the backdrop of slavery
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Movement for Justice and Reconciliation: website http://www.mjr-uk.com
The division of Africa
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The Berlin Conference of 1884: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Conference
Books
The state of Africa – the history of the continent since independence by Martin Meredith, 2005, , Simon & Schuster
Inspiring the next generation
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Books
Black women’s Christian activism by Betty Livingstone Adams, 2016, – seeking social justice in a northern suburb, New York University Press
Little leaders – bold women in black history by Vashti Harrison, 2018, , Penguin Random House UK
Fantastically – great women who made history by Kate Pankhurst, 2018, , Bloomsbury Publishing
DVD
A united nation – story of Bechuanaland protectorate
Pele Birth of a Legend; A Brazilian footballer relies on an ancient African art called Ginga to bring success and hope to his nation and team.
https://www.netflix.com
Harry and Meghan A Royal Romance: Aired on the day of the wedding this drama brings to light the truth of a Bi-racial predecessor in the Royal family – Queen Charlotte.
http://www.channel5.com/show/harry-meghan-a-royal-romance/
The Cuba Libre story ...breaking chains. In this documentary a Cuban politician recognises the contribution of slaves in building the nation. Could our politicians be as bold to recognise the contribution of slaves to the wealth and progress of the British Empire?
https://www.netflix.com
The African Doctor. The story of an African family moving into a small antagonistic and suspicious community…but this African doctor is determined to be accepted.
https://www.netflix.com
Hidden Figures DVD (look for internet link)
Reparations
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Please share your story
Please help us build a library of resources to share across the networks about the legacy of slavery e.g.
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The world before the Transatlantic Slave Trade
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Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
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The Christian story against the backdrop of slavery
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The division of Africa
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Inspiring the next generation
To share your story:
Email Joe Aldred