Slavery
“Indo + Caribbean: The creation of a culture” Exhibition
The Museum of London Docklands was founded in 2003, with the main focus of highlighting the history of the River Thames, the growth of the Port of London, and the docks’ historical ties to the Atlantic slave trade. The museum ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
Aug 31: International Day for People of African Descent
The International Day for People of African Origin is observed every year on 31 August to celebrate the enormous contribution of the African diaspora in the field of human endeavour. The United Nations observed the first-ever International Day for People ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
August 23: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition is observed every year on 23 August with the aim of remembering the millions of victims of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Named by UNESCO, this day was first ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Aug 31: First International Day for People of African Descent
The United Nations marked the first-ever International Day for People of African Descent on August 31, 2021 to celebrate the enormous contributions of African diaspora in field of human endeavour. Background UN General Assembly had adopted the resolution to establish ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
August 23: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed on August 23, every year. This day is observed with the aim of memorialising millions of people who were the victims of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
UN creates Permanent Forum of People of African Descent
UN General Assembly (UNGA) has approved a resolution on August 2, 2021 to establish a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent. Key Findings This permanent forum of people will provide expert advice in addressing the challenges of racism, xenophobia, ..