Reflections on anti-racism and memorialisation from South West UK

Sobers, Shawn

Abstract

Sobers spoke at a roundtable discussion with 20 human rights advocates from across Europe, at the United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR), Brussels. Sobers talked about the King Leopold II statue in Brussels, and points of learning relating to the Colston's statue in Bristol, and Captain Cook's statue in Australia. Also talked about Fairfield House in Bath, and the importance of nurturing grassroots spaces, beyond the decolonising agenda.

• Presentation Conference Type: Other
• Conference Name: OHCHR in-person consultations: Advancing racial justice and equality for Africans and people of African descent in Europe
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2022
• End Date: Dec 14, 2022
• Deposit Date: Dec 20, 2022
• Keywords: United nations, anti-racism, memorialisation, slavery
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10262579