Exploring the Legacies of Empire: Legacy of Resistance workshop

Join teams from PHM and Southern Voices for a Black History Month event inspired by the exhibition ‘Exploring the Legacies of Empire: Some Perspectives from the Global South’ (on show until 12 January 2025).

10.00am – 4.00pm (lunchtime closure 12.30pm – 1.30pm)
Archive open day
Drop in to PHM’s archive and delve into key documents and posters linked to the themes of colonialism, struggles against imperialism, racism, migration, and the environment.

1.30pm – 3.30pm
Legacy of Resistance workshop
Join an interactive workshop with Southern Voices looking at the 18th century Maroon Wars in Jamaica. Aimed at local communities, students, and educators, we will explore connections to local and global histories of anti-imperialism and anti-racism through presentations, group activities, and discussions.
Participants will create a piece of artwork, poetry, or a short narrative. You don’t need any previous knowledge to take part, just willingness to follow the process as part of a group.

Suitable for 16+ (under 18s must have an accompanying adult).

• All materials provided
• If you require British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation and/or Audio Description please contact [email protected] or 0161 838 9190)

Also booking for this event:
, 10.30am - 12.30pm

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