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Slavery and Colonial Legacy

Description

In September 2020, Glasgow City Council approved the motion 'Black Lives Matter, slavery legacy and anti-racist initiatives'.  As a result of this, there was a commitment to look at some key areas including:

-  The ongoing work to recognise the historic legacy of slavery -  Developing a civic conversation regarding the history of the city and, -  How best the complete history of the city can be understood and embraced

This online civic conversation continues the work of the Slavery and Colonial Legacy Working Group with a view to preparing a report by consideration by Glasgow City Council.

Additional documentation

  Slavery and Colonial Legacy - Glasgow, Slavery and Atlantic Commerce: An Audit of Historic Connections and Modern Legacies (PDF | 1.39 MB)

  Slavery and Colonial Legacy - Community Conversations Report (PDF | 376 KB)

  Slavery and Colonial Legacy - Glasgow Household Survey 2022 Report (PDF | 352 KB)

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How much do you know about Glasgow's historical links to the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Plantation slavery?

16 comments · 2023-02-14
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How interested, if at all, are you in finding out more about Glasgow’s links to the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Plantation slavery?

19 comments · 2023-02-14
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Glasgow has a number of street names, statues and heritage sites that have direct ties to transatlantic slavery and colonialism. Some of these can be found in the Story Map. How do you feel about people who have been complicit in transatlantic slavery being commemorated in street names, heritage sites or statues?

31 comments · 2023-02-14
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What do you think are the most important things people need to know about the legacies of transatlantic slavery and colonialism?

31 comments · 2023-02-14
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Glasgow City Council plans to address the very visible connections to slavery legacy in streets, statues, and public space. How do you think the city can best achieve this? Some examples are listed, please include any other ideas.

25 comments · 2023-02-14
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How would you like to see the city of Glasgow address issues of racism in the present day?

27 comments · 2023-02-24