Decolonized Transformations: Carter G. Woodson Vision of the Importance of Black History and Anticolonialism

This talk will provide an overview of the work being conducted by the Research and Engagement Working Group (REWG) to investigate the University of Edinburgh’s history and legacies of slavery, colonialism and the development of racial thought, and find reparatory recommendations to address structural racism today.

Annually Learning and Programmes in Museums & Galleries Edinburgh works in partnership with CRER (The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights) to host Edinburgh based lectures to mark Black History Month. CRER has co-ordinated a uniquely Scottish Black History Month during October since 2001. This encompasses the history of African, Caribbean and Asian people in this country; people who often have a direct link with Scotland through slavery, colonialism and migration. Black History Month focuses on people whose sacrifices, contributions and achievements against a backdrop of racism, inequality and injustice are often forgotten about. CRER strive to work with a range of partners from across the community, voluntary and public sectors and has helped to collaboratively create a Black History Month Programme that includes an exciting range of events from talks, concerts, workshops, film screenings, exhibitions and more.