Breaking the Dead Silence: Meet the Authors
About
This talk brings together authors Renée Jacobs, Founder of The Belonging Network in Bath and Roger Griffith, MBE, a writer, social entrepreneur and former Chair/Broadcaster of Ujima Radio in Bristol.Both authors will discuss their contributions to the book 'Breaking the Dead Silence: Engaging with the Legacies of Empire and Slave-Ownership in Bath and Bristol’s Memoryscapes' (look for chapters 6 and 7) in conversation with Dr Christina Horvath, co-author and editor of the book.
The book, in open access, discusses the experience of Bath and Bristol’s complex colonial connections and reflects on how this difficult heritage should be addressed in contemporary society.
Date
Tuesday 22 October 2024 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM (UTC+01)Location
The Library, breakout area in the foyer
University of Bath, Claverton Down,