Unequal Pasts, Shared Futures

Panel discussion exploring the role of memory, acknowledgement and repair in addressing the enduring legacies of transatlantic enslavement. Over the last decade, activism and research have highlighted how histories, legacies and afterlives of enslavement remain embedded in institutions, communities and global inequalities. The University of Cambridge and its colleges are some of these institutions. Drawing on current debates about historical responsibility, this panel discussion will consider how understanding the past can help inform responses to present-day challenges. The event will build on the University of Cambridge’s 'Legacies of Enslavement' project, which supports research and public engagement exploring the histories, legacies, and afterlives of enslavement, as well as the ways in which these histories continue to shape institutions, communities, and global inequalities today. Speakers Professor Pedro Ramos Pinto is an historian and convenor of the University of Cambridge’s 'Legacies of Enslavement' Initiative. His research explores how inequalities have been made and unnamed through time, and he has a long-standing interest in the practice of reparative history. Details This event is open to all and free to attend - please book your place. This event is part of our Black History Month programme and is organised by Dr Kenny Monrose in collaboration between Wolfson Research Networks and the REACH Hub. Access This event will take place in the Lee Hall which has step-free access and an accessible toilet. Contact If you have any questions, please contact our events team - [email protected] Wolfson College Research Networks The Wolfson College Research Networks are the College’s central hub for research activity, fostering excellence in learning, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Organising and curating a diverse programme of academic events, the Research Networks support the College’s research hubs and initiatives, and facilitates knowledge exchange by connecting scholars across disciplines within Wolfson, the wider University, and industry. To receive updates on forthcoming events and opportunities, please subscribe to our mailing list. REACH Hub The REACH research hub at Wolfson is an interdisciplinary meeting place for the promotion and facilitation of culturally diverse research. Please sign up to their mailing list to keep up to date with their upcoming events.