The Legacy of Slavery and the Health of Black Communities
Written by admin on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 10:03
Conference on 29th October, 2007, Methodist Central Hall, Westminster
2007 is the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade in the British Empire. On 22 January, the then Prime Minister, Tony Blair, hosted a reception for grassroots groups involved in the bicentenary and announced a package of events to commemorate this important anniversary, and to focus on the legacy of slavery and contemporary injustice and inequality.
One of these events is this Department of Health conference, to be held on 29th October, during Black History Month. It will consider how, internationally, the slave trade played a part in creating persistent health inequalities within black and minority ethnic communities, the progress that has been made in tackling these inequalities and the challenges that remain.
It will also look at ways that the health service in this country can ensure that health inequalities are being effectively addressed.
The event will take place in Westminster Central Hall and will be chaired by broadcaster and writer Henry Bonsu. The keynote address will be given by Dr Joy Degruy-Leary - renowned African American psychologist. She will discuss her theory of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome in which she suggests that the legacy of slavery has a direct bearing on the health and well-being of black people today.
The conference begins at 10.00am, with registration from 9.30 and will finish at 4.00pm. It is open to all and will be of particular benefit to NHS healthcare professionals, mental health and social care professionals and voluntary and community organisations. Places for this event are free and available on a first come first served basis.
To register for this event and for programme details, click here.
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