August 23: Marcus Garvey And The Significance Of August Within Global Afric…

Fri 24 August 2018 18:00 – 19:30

History consultant Kwakuleads this audio-visual presentation markingAfrican Jubilee Year 1987-88 @ 30and International Day Of African Resistance Against Enslavement.

August 23 marks what’s known in Britain as Slavery Memorial Day or Slavery Remembrance Day’, and which UNESCO, the initiator of the Day, calls the International Day For The Remembrance Of The Slave Trade And Its Abolition.

Bearing in mind the reason why August 23 was chosen, Kwakuadvocates the use of an alternative terminology: International Day Of African Resistance Against Enslavement. In this short, interactive presentation, he breaks down the history which led UNESCO to this date, which was adopted by Britain in 2007 to commemorate the trafficking of Africans and its abolition.

 

Kwaku provides succinct background and an alternative to the prevalent Wilberfest narrative. The focus is on African AGENCY not VICTIMHOOD. Additionally, he posits that marking August 23 should not be solely focused on enslavement, by highlighting a number of key global African historical events that happened in August.

We’ll also explore several Marcus Garvey-related August moments, including why some pan-Africanists call August Mosiahmonth. Check www.AfricanHistoryPlus.eventbrite.comfor other Garvey and Africa Jubilee Year 1987-88 @ 30 events.

This event is aimed at an inter-generational audience.

 

More Events in Greater London Listings MORE

AutoWB: 2.35; 1.00; 1.34, Kelvin=4692, Tint=0.0059
Westminster Tues 24th June – Sun 7th September 2025

Connecting Thin Black Lines: 1985–2025

The Institute of Contemporary Arts presents Connecting Thin Black Lines: 1985–2025, a major exhibition marking forty years since…

Camden Thursday 4th September – Saturday 4th October 2025

Freedom Rising: The Art of Owusu-Ankomah

October Gallery presents Freedom Rising: The Art of Owusu-Ankomah, a landmark posthumous exhibition honouring one of Ghana’s most…

Camden Sunday 7 September

The Twinkle Brothers

Legendary roots reggae outfit The Twinkle Brothers return to bring their timeless sound to the stage. Emerging in…

Camden Thursday 11 September

Gilsons

In recent years, Brazil’s music scene has experienced a remarkable resurgence, capturing the attention of audiences far beyond…

Camden Saturday 13 September

The Music of Otis Redding

Prepare to be transported by the timeless voice of Otis Redding, as two of the UK’s most electrifying…