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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
Support for a national museum on Scotland’s role in empire and slavery
2023-05-30 • 1 comment • • All city
National museum in Scotland to look at Scottish role in empire and slavery
QR Codes on Statues
2023-05-18 • 1 comment • • Glasgow City Council Officer • All city
QR Codes should be displayed on eight statues around George Square which link to information on the person commemorated by the statue, specifically their role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Anti-racism curriculum development in Glasgow’s schools
2023-05-30 • 1 comment • • All city
Ensuring schools are sites of anti-racism
School Curriculum
2023-05-24 • 1 comment • • All city
We acknowledge that Scotland was a prominent part of the British empire and benefited from and often spear heading colonialism.
We all know slavery is wrong
2023-06-09 • No comments • • All city
GCC will pass a motion noting that slavery is wrong and celebrating that Glasgow no longer trades in slaves
Slavery and Colonial Legacy Online Course
2023-05-18 • 1 comment • • Glasgow City Council Officer • All city
The creation of an online course providing factual information on the role of Glasgow and Glaswegians in slavery should be funded by Glasgow City Council and offered to all Glasgow residents.
Research project into Glasgow’s historical ties to the British Empire
2023-05-30 • 1 comment • • All city
Research into Glasgow's ties to the British Empire
QR Code on Fox Street
2023-05-18 • 1 comment • • Glasgow City Council Officer • All city
QR Code should be displayed on Fox Street which links to information on Charles James Fox, specifically his role in supporting the abolition of slavery.
Slavery and Colonial Legacy Trail
2023-05-18 • 3 comments • • Glasgow City Council Officer • All city
A Slavery and Colonial Legacy Trail should be created, following a similar format to the Glasgow Mural Trail.