How did Scotland become a leading slaver nation? How was treating people as ‘chattels’ or trade goods justified at home and in key colonies like Jamaica? This event opens up rare archive sources, and reveals first-hand experiences and attitudes. Hosted by Kate Philips, author of Bought and Sold: Scotland, Jamaica and Slavery, poet and storyteller Lorna Callery- Sithole and Donald Smith, with Thabo Mokolobate, Bontle Botsalo, Michael Daviot and diverse sources..
This event takes place online via Zoom. Attendees will receive a joining link and instructions in their confirmation email once tickets have been booked. Ticketing is on a Pay What You Can basis.